SUMTER, SC (LOOTPRESS) – A patient, who injured hospital staff as they attempted to prevent her from leaving, faces charges.
Imani Cox, 27, of Crowndale Drive, who was admitted to Prisma Health Tuomey for a court-ordered evaluation, tried to leave the facility on May 27 when hospital security and staff members attempted to detain her.
Information gathered in the investigation indicates Cox was aggressive and began to fight with employees, striking at least two of them.
A mental health technician, Kevin Robinson, 40, of Washington Street, was struck in the groin area before he got sick and became unresponsive. Robinson died a few days later.
An investigation is continuing. Results of an autopsy performed Friday are pending.
Cox was transferred to a Columbia-area hospital, where she was treated.
Following her release, Cox was charged with assault and second-degree battery and booked at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center.
