


Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Fatally Stabbed by Patient During Ambulance Transport
Graham Hoffman, 29, was fatally stabbed by a patient while transporting her, leading to murder charges against the attacker.
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Overview
Firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, died from injuries sustained in a stabbing by a patient he was transporting to a hospital in Kansas City. Shanetta Bossell, 38, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action following the attack that pierced Hoffman's heart. Despite efforts to save him, Hoffman succumbed to his injuries. Mayor Quinton Lucas expressed heartbreak over the loss of such a dedicated public servant, while colleagues remembered him as compassionate and caring. Bossell, who had a history of arrests, is being held on a $1 million bond, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted.
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Analysis
- Graham Hoffman, a 29-year-old firefighter-paramedic, died after being stabbed by a patient he was transporting to the hospital, an incident described as tragic and incomprehensible by local officials.
- The suspect, Shanetta Bossell, faces serious charges including murder and may face life in prison if convicted, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety for first responders.
- Hoffman was remembered as a devoted member of the firefighting community, noted for his compassion and professionalism, and the community is mourning his loss.
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The patient who stabbed Graham Hoffman was Shanetta Bossell, a 38-year-old woman from Kansas City.
Graham Hoffman was stabbed while transporting a patient following a routine medical call from police. The situation arose after police found Shanetta Bossell walking on a highway and requested emergency medical services for her treatment.
Shanetta Bossell has been charged with murder and armed criminal action. She is being held on a $1 million bond and faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Graham Hoffman had been with the Kansas City Fire Department since 2022.
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