"The social worker who was stabbed by a patient several times in the neck and shoulder at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital Thursday has died from his injuries. The suspect reportedly has a history of violent behavior and has since been arrested. Per Mission Local, the suspect, Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, 35, was arrested and booked Thursday on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, and being armed during the commission of a felony, per a statement by the San Francisco Police Department."
"He was onsite to ensure the doctor's safety, remained on the Ward after an initial search for the subject, and when he heard a commotion in the hallway, immediately responded, the sheriff's department said in a statement. Upon witnessing the assault in progress, he intervened without hesitation, detained the subject, and secured the scene. His quick actions allowed medical staff to begin life-saving measures for the victim without delay."
A 31-year-old social worker stabbed multiple times in the neck and shoulder at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital died from his injuries. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi, was arrested and booked on charges including assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, and being armed during the commission of a felony. The suspect reportedly has a history of violent behavior. A sheriff's deputy who had been assigned to shadow a targeted doctor heard a commotion, intervened, detained the suspect, and secured the scene, allowing immediate medical response. The SFPD has taken over the case, and health officials emphasize strengthening workforce protections.
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