by A Gloucester man, Brian Kobs, 39, has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly stabbing another man at Tewksbury State Hospital. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from Tewksbury police.
**The Incident Unfolds**
Tewksbury police were called to the hospital around 7 p.m. after reports of an assault on the grounds. Upon arrival, they discovered a man who had been stabbed by Kobs, who had fled the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
**The Search for Kobs**
Following the incident, a massive search operation was launched involving the Tewksbury Police Department Drone Unit, Massachusetts State Police Air Wing, and multiple K-9 units. On Friday morning, officers received a tip about a suspicious person in the Lee Street area. They found Kobs hiding in a shed and took him into custody without any resistance.
**Additional Charges**
While being booked at the Tewksbury Police station, Kobs allegedly attacked two officers and threw a telephone at one of them, resulting in additional charges of assault and battery on a police officer and assault with a dangerous weapon. He is currently being held without bail at the Tewksbury Police station and is set to be arraigned in Lowell District Court.
**Investigation Continues**
Police Chief Ryan Columbus stated that the preliminary investigation revealed that the incident at Tewksbury State Hospital was not a random act of violence. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the stabbing.
The community is shocked by the violent nature of the incident, and residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The safety and security of all individuals in the area are of paramount importance as the investigation into this troubling incident continues.
