Doctor Demands ER Weapon Ban After Stabbing

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A doctor at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital is pushing the Alberta government hard for

no weapon rules in ERs after brutal stabbing shook things.

Up last week, a 42-year-old patient got hit with serious, life-threatening injuries and

an unprovoked attack by another guy seeking care.

Last suspect now faces charges of assault, with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

The doc, who's seen it all, called it a nightmare for everyone nearby, comparing it to dodging

a bullet in a crowded room.

He wants metal detectors at entrances, zero tolerance-like airports, and cops with full

power to grab any blade or look-alike, no ifs or buts.

Back in 2000, during trauma training in Denver, he felt safe thanks to those exact

setups, detectors and armed officers keeping the peace.

Minister Matt Jones jumped on it Friday night via X, promising to speed up weapon screening

right there at the hospital, plus extra officers for staff and patients.

He stressed no one-docs, nurses, or folks needing help should ever feel unsafe on site.

Meanwhile, NDP Sarah Hoffman is calling for Jones to sit down with security, staff, and

even patients from that night to hear their side in lock-in.

With moves like this accelerating, Alberta's hospitals might finally step up their game on safety for good.