MORRIS HEIGHTS, Bronx (WABC) — An attack on four EMTs inside a Bronx apartment building has left the first responders injured and a suspect in custody Friday morning.<\/p>\n
The assault happened just after 10 p.m. Thursday<\/a> on the seventh floor of an apartment building along Sedgwick Avenue in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.<\/p>\n The EMTs were responding to a call involving a resident of the building when they were attacked in the hallway.<\/p>\n Cleanup crews were seen inside the building overnight, clearing shards of broken glass scattered across the floor.<\/p>\n Police say there was also blood on the hallway floor and walls.<\/p>\n According to authorities, the EMTs were assaulted by a 22-year-old resident when they arrived on the seventh floor. The reason for the attack is still under investigation.<\/p>\n A 32-year-old EMT suffered a laceration to the head, while a 20-year-old EMT was treated for injuries to the face. Both were taken to the hospital in stable condition. Two other EMTs also sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n Police say the suspect was taken into custody and was also treated for injuries.<\/p>\n Charges are pending.<\/p>\n ———-<\/p>\n * More Bronx news<\/a><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a> <\/p>\n * Download our connected TV app<\/a> <\/p>\n
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