Man Shoots Nurses Who Helped Wife Give Birth | Fear Thy Family
Episode 18, Oct 31, 2022, 03:00 PM
After his partner gave birth, a 30-year-old man is suspected of shooting and killing two hospital staff members.
On Saturday, October 22 at around 10:21 a.m., Nestor Hernandez allegedly entered the labor and delivery unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where his girlfriend had recently given birth, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department. He allegedly pulled out a firearm and began repeatedly shooting at her in that location.
According to KDFW-TV, Hernandez accused his fiancée of cheating on him while their newborn baby was in the same room. To paraphrase what he allegedly said to her: "We are both going to die today" and "Whoever comes in this room is going to die with us."
Police said that 45-year-old hospital worker Jaqueline Pokuaa entered the room to care for the patient after Hernandez had hit the patient, and that Hernandez shot her. Katie Flowers, a 63-year-old nurse, allegedly heard the gunshot from the corridor and came to investigate. The perpetrator, according to police, also shot the victim. It has been said that Flowers and Pokuaa both passed away.
The police claim that Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health System heard both gunfire and radioed for assistance.
Following Hernandez's exit from the ward, police say Rangel fired at him, striking the suspect in the leg. Hernandez reportedly returned to his hospital room, and a brief standoff developed between him and the police.
Hernandez's leg was injured, and he was brought into custody and treated at a different facility in the area. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, authorities say.
According to KDFW, Hernandez was allowed to be with his girlfriend for the birth despite being on parole from state prison for an alleged aggravated robbery in 2015.
Criminal District Attorney John Cruezot of Dallas County released the following statement on Monday, October 24: "I continue to feel horrified, stunned, and heartbroken by the terrible shooting at Methodist Hospital. Given the daily sacrifices made by our health care personnel, they deserve to operate in an environment free from the fear of violence, especially given that this is the kind of place where new life is usually celebrated."
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On Saturday, October 22 at around 10:21 a.m., Nestor Hernandez allegedly entered the labor and delivery unit at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where his girlfriend had recently given birth, according to a press release from the Dallas Police Department. He allegedly pulled out a firearm and began repeatedly shooting at her in that location.
According to KDFW-TV, Hernandez accused his fiancée of cheating on him while their newborn baby was in the same room. To paraphrase what he allegedly said to her: "We are both going to die today" and "Whoever comes in this room is going to die with us."
Police said that 45-year-old hospital worker Jaqueline Pokuaa entered the room to care for the patient after Hernandez had hit the patient, and that Hernandez shot her. Katie Flowers, a 63-year-old nurse, allegedly heard the gunshot from the corridor and came to investigate. The perpetrator, according to police, also shot the victim. It has been said that Flowers and Pokuaa both passed away.
The police claim that Sergeant Robert Rangel of the Methodist Health System heard both gunfire and radioed for assistance.
Following Hernandez's exit from the ward, police say Rangel fired at him, striking the suspect in the leg. Hernandez reportedly returned to his hospital room, and a brief standoff developed between him and the police.
Hernandez's leg was injured, and he was brought into custody and treated at a different facility in the area. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, authorities say.
According to KDFW, Hernandez was allowed to be with his girlfriend for the birth despite being on parole from state prison for an alleged aggravated robbery in 2015.
Criminal District Attorney John Cruezot of Dallas County released the following statement on Monday, October 24: "I continue to feel horrified, stunned, and heartbroken by the terrible shooting at Methodist Hospital. Given the daily sacrifices made by our health care personnel, they deserve to operate in an environment free from the fear of violence, especially given that this is the kind of place where new life is usually celebrated."
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