Harborview patient arrested after alleged assault on staff, arson inside trauma room

A 29-year-old Harborview Medical Center patient is in custody after Seattle police say he assaulted nurses and security staff, damaged hospital property and started a fire inside a trauma room. Investigators say staff restrained the man after he allegedly broke an oxygen line and ignited medical equipment, creating a potential explosion risk. He faces multiple assault and arson charges, and hospital officials estimate the damage exceeds $100,000.