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Fired gardener trashes facility and assaults patients

January 6, 2014 by Staff News Writer

La Nacion | ALEXANDER CARAVACA


According to reports from judicial authorities a fired employee returned to his former place of work, a geriatric center in Rohrmoser, assaulting 16 patients and destroying electronic equipment. The 22 year old gardener launched his attack at 5am on Sunday. Witnesses say the man also tried to steal money and cell phones, but was unsuccessful in getting away with the stolen property. Police say the man is also being sought for a complaint of domestic violence, but is is not in custody.

Original Article in La Nacion

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