Crime
Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman Dies After Being Stabbed by Patient During Medical Transport
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City firefighter-paramedic has tragically died after being stabbed by a patient during a medical transport early Sunday morning, city officials confirmed.
Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, sustained critical injuries around 1:00 a.m. while transporting a patient to Saint Luke’s Hospital located on Barry Road.
During the transport, officials report that the patient attacked and stabbed Hoffman inside the ambulance.
Additional personnel from the Kansas City Fire Department and Kansas City Police Department quickly responded to the emergency. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders and medical teams at North Kansas City Hospital, Hoffman succumbed to his injuries.
Hoffman had served with the Kansas City Fire Department since 2022 and was described by colleagues as a dedicated and compassionate public servant.
City officials, including Mayor Quinton Lucas, Fire Chief Ross Grundyson, and Interim City Manager Kimiko Gilmore, are scheduled to provide further updates at a press conference planned for 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
The suspect remains in custody with the Kansas City Police Department as the investigation continues.
The City of Kansas City extends its deepest condolences to Hoffman’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this time of profound loss.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.