Cook County man charged after nurse, police officer attacked in hospital ER: sheriff

The Brief

  • Christian Harper, 24, of Bellwood, is charged with aggravated battery to a nurse and a peace officer after an incident at Loyola Hospital in Maywood.
  • Authorities say Harper punched a nurse twice and kicked a Maywood police officer in the face while being restrained.
  • He was taken into custody without further incident; officials have not released details on what prompted the attack.

MAYWOOD, Ill. A 24-year-old Bellwood man is in custody after allegedly attacking a nurse and a police officer in the emergency room at Loyola Hospital, authorities said.

What we know:

Christian Harper is charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and aggravated battery to a nurse, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Deputies responded to the Maywood hospital and found that Harper had allegedly punched a nurse in the face twice and kicked a Maywood police officer in the face while being restrained.

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