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A tragic incident unfolded in Kansas City when a 39-year-old woman fatally stabbed an ambulance medic who was transporting her to a hospital. This shocking case highlights the dangers emergency responders face while performing their duties, even in situations that initially appear routine.
Fatal stabbing during emergency transport shocks Kansas City
On April 27, 2025, Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old paramedic with three years of service in the Kansas City Fire Department, lost his life in a horrific attack. Shanetta Bossell, 39, allegedly stabbed Hoffman in the chest while being transported to a hospital for treatment of a cut finger. The unexpected violence turned what should have been a standard medical transport into a fatal encounter.
The incident began when police officers spotted Bossell walking along a highway with a bleeding finger. Officers called an ambulance to take her for medical attention, a decision that would lead to tragic consequences. During the transport, officers noticed the ambulance activate its emergency lights and pull over to the roadside, signaling distress…