Jewish Hospital Employee in Louisville Stabbed Outside Workplace by Another Woman; Victim Expected to Recover as Police Arrest Suspect Within Minutes of Brutal Morning Attack
LOUISVILLE, KY — April 12, 2025 — A female employee of Jewish Hospital in downtown Louisville was brutally attacked and stabbed outside her workplace early Saturday morning in what police are calling an isolated but alarming incident. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) has confirmed that a female suspect was taken into custody just minutes after the assault.
Attack in Broad Daylight
According to police, the stabbing occurred around 7:15 a.m. outside Jewish Hospital, located near South 3rd Street in the heart of Louisville. The victim, whose identity has not been publicly released, had just finished her shift and was exiting the building when she was suddenly approached and attacked by another woman.
Despite her injuries, the victim managed to re-enter the hospital and alert security. She received immediate medical attention from on-site staff. Hospital officials later confirmed that she is expected to survive and is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Quick Police Action
LMPD officers responded swiftly to the emergency call. Within approximately six minutes of the reported incident, officers located the suspected assailant in the 700 block of South 3rd Street, just a short distance from where the stabbing occurred. The woman was arrested without further incident.
Authorities believe that both the victim and the suspect are accounted for and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Investigation Underway
While the motive behind the stabbing has not yet been confirmed, investigators are actively working to determine the nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victim, if any. At this time, it remains unclear whether the attack was random or targeted.
No additional details about the suspect’s identity or potential charges have been released. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to build a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Community on Edge
The violent nature of the incident, especially taking place so close to a major hospital and during broad daylight, has left hospital staff and members of the surrounding community on edge.
“We’re thankful for the quick response by LMPD and our hospital security,” said a hospital spokesperson. “Our thoughts are with our colleague, and we are doing everything we can to support her during her recovery.”
The incident has sparked renewed conversations about safety in and around healthcare facilities, particularly during early morning and late-night shift changes when employees may be most vulnerable.
Call for Witnesses
LMPD is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen anything suspicious in the area around the time of the stabbing to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.
As the investigation continues, the Jewish Hospital community stands united in support of their injured colleague and in pursuit of justice for this senseless act of violence.