Patient kills colleague in Maceió Psychiatric Hospital, says police

He narrated that he was contained on the stretcher, with his feet and hands tied, and that he still managed to let go and there were two more companions in the room. When he let go, he went towards one of the patients, punched his throat and twisted the victim’s neck; And in the end, with the bandages, he strangled the victim.
Tamires Jade, Delegate

Tamires claimed that the suspect has police tickets, including domestic violence, and claimed to have acted alone. The other patient who witnessed the action was also heard and said he did not shouted at the moment because “he was afraid.”

Portugal Ramalho Hospital is linked to Uncisal (State University of Health Sciences of Alagoas) and said in a statement that “it has already adopted all appropriate legal and administrative measures for the elucidation of an occurrence.”

Hospital management has called public security agencies and is fully collaborating with the authorities to clarify the facts. The institution will also institute internal inquiries to determine in detail the circumstances of the incident, with due rigor and commitment to transparency.
Portugal Ramalho Hospital

The unit also said that “reiterates its responsibility for the safety, care and integrity of its patients, professionals and the community, being available to provide all the necessary clarifications to the competent authorities.”