By Police1 Staff
From deadly police standoffs to sudden attacks on medical workers, this week’s ‘Trending Topics’ highlights police officers facing danger in the most unexpected of places: hospitals. Take a look at these five incidents and add your thoughts in our comments section.
 | Ill. cops fatally shoot armed man in ER A man became agitated over treatment and drew a handgun from his waistband in this deadly November 3 shooting. |
 | Idaho police fatally shoot knife-wielding woman Woman armed with a knife was shot and killed outside of an ER after charging officers. |
 | Minn. man attacks nurses in hospital rampage Man’s brutal attack on hospital staff ended with the suspect dying in handcuffs. |
 | Parole agent shoots gunman 3 times in Utah hospital standoff Agent Clint Lund fired three shots at the man after he refused to drop his weapons. |
 | Ariz. officer kills inmate who fled A sheriff’s detention officer shot and killed a jail inmate who slipped out of his restraints after being taken to a hospital. |