Patient charged after attacking 2 N.Y. EMTs inside ambulance

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man accused of attacking and injuring two AMR Rochester EMTs during a call has been arrested and charged, police said.

Investigators said officers responded to Ormond Street on March 28 to assist the EMS crew and found that two EMTs had been injured, WROC reported.

| NEXT: When help turns hazardous: 5 safety tips for the ultimate confined space — the ambulance

Police said the injuries occurred after 30-year-old Mirsad Kahric, who was being treated inside an ambulance, allegedly attacked the two EMTs without provocation.

Both EMTs were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

Kahric has been charged with second-degree assault, second-degree robbery, second-degree grand larceny and resisting arrest. He remains in custody at the Monroe County Jail.

Trending

Fire-EMS

‘A national responsibility': Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to take place on USFA campus as planned

The USFA campus in Emmitsburg will host the NFFF 2026 Memorial Weekend during the ongoing DHS shutdown

April 20, 2026 03:18 PM

 · 

Bill Carey

Response Times

Nev. FD boosts response times with revamped EMS partnership

Integrating MedicWest ambulance units into the system is helping North Las Vegas fire officials close coverage gaps and significantly improve emergency response times

April 21, 2026 10:23 AM

 · 

Bill Carey

EMS Management

Rising diesel costs push Ky. EMS to adjust budget

Georgetown Scott County EMS officials say fuel prices have jumped in recent weeks, prompting the agency to increase its annual fuel budget while maintaining full emergency response capabilities

April 21, 2026 12:19 PM

 · 

Bill Carey

Special Needs Patients

Acadian Ambulance launches response kit to help first responders communicate with nonverbal patients

A new autism resource kit adds communication tools, training videos and caregiver support resources inspired in part by a January crash involving a 14-year-old autistic teen

April 21, 2026 09:00 AM