FDNY: EMT Seriously Injured After Being Assaulted During Medical Call
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The FDNY says an EMT was assaulted during a medical call Friday night.
According to the FDNY, the EMT was responding to a medical call in the Bronx when the assault occurred.
The EMT was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
"FDNY EMS members perform dangerous work thousands of times a day responding to medical calls and protecting New Yorkers. An assault on one of our brave members is a despicable act. Our thoughts and prayers are with our seriously injured EMT," FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said.
The FDNY did not provide further details regarding the incident.
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