Police: Stabbing turns into officer-involved shooting at hospital

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser said a patient stabbed a healthcare worker Thursday afternoon at Pathways Behavioral Health Services.

Police said when they were called to the scene, the situation resulted in an “officer-involved shooting.”

Both the patient and healthcare worker are being treated for their injuries. Their condition is not known at this time.

The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Pathways remain on lockdown following this incident.

The TBI has also been called to the scene to investigate.

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