The EMT was stabbed multiple times after responding to a call about an emotionally disturbed person, whom the EMT and her partner were taking to the hospital. The EMT suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries from the attack. She underwent surgery at Massachusetts General the night of July 10 and is now recovering.
The suspect, 31-year-old Julie Tejeda, was also arrested July 10. She faces charges of assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery on a public employee.
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