“Today our community has lost one of its very special frontline workers, in circumstances that are simply beyond comprehension,’’ says NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park.
In a statement issued just minutes ago, and while investigating police are still on the scene of the crime outside the McDonald’s restaurant in the southern end of Queen Street, Campbelltown (pictured), the health minister paid tribute to all first responders in our state.
“My deepest condolences are extended to the family and friends who are dealing with a loss that no doubt seems unimaginable at the moment,’’ Mr Park said.
“Our paramedics have been some of the heroes of the pandemic over the last few years.
“To have one of their own lose their life in this way is without a doubt a heavy burden for all of them to carry.
“And my thoughts are with our paramedics and emergency call responders across NSW.
“I have had a number of discussions with Commissioner Dom Morgan and Secretary Susan Pearce, and collectively as a health family, we will wrap all available resources and support around the family and colleagues over the coming days, weeks and months.
“Today is a tragic day for the people of NSW and a reminder of the dangers our emergency service personnel can confront every day,’’ Mr Park said.
A 21 year old man arrested at the scene is currently in custody at Campbelltown Police station just 350 metres away and assisting police with their inquiries.
Full details are yet to emerge but the off duty paramedic was stabbed around 5.30am this morning.
He was taken to Liverpool Hospital where he later died.
