This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
At 9:22 PM, emergency responders were dispatched to 1248 Hospital Drive in St. Johnsbury for a 95-year-old male patient with dementia who was exhibiting increased agitation. According to initial reports, the patient was hitting staff and had thrown a chair. Police are en route to the scene to assist. The patient is refusing to take medication. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
Photo: Mark Mühlberger via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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