Former parliamentarian K.D. Knight and his family are
mourning the death of his son.
32-year-old Kamal Knight died in the University Hospital Tuesday night following complications from pneumonia and leptospirosis.
Speaking with RJR News Wednesday morning an emotional K D Knight said the family is overcome with grief.
In the meantime, the University Hospital has launched an investigation into an incident on Ward 7 of the Hospital Tuesday night during which a nurse was reportedly punched in the mouth by a family member of former parliamentarian K.D. Knight.
The nurse was reportedly in the process of assisting Mr. Knight's son when she was allegedly punched by Mr. Knight's daughter.
Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Hospital, Professor Archibald McDonald told our News Centre the hospital is reviewing its operations to ensure that its staff is properly protected during the execution of their duties.
He said Tuesday night's incident has been reported to the police who were called in by the Hospital's security and the matter is now a criminal one, if the nurse decides to press charges.
And speaking with RJR News Wednesday morning, Mr. Knight expressed regret at the incident.
He said his daughter was upset with what she perceived to be an attempt at a cover up by the nurse.
However, Mr. Knight said his family is reserving any further comment on the incident at this time.
32-year-old Kamal Knight died in the University Hospital Tuesday night following complications from pneumonia and leptospirosis.
Speaking with RJR News Wednesday morning an emotional K D Knight said the family is overcome with grief.
In the meantime, the University Hospital has launched an investigation into an incident on Ward 7 of the Hospital Tuesday night during which a nurse was reportedly punched in the mouth by a family member of former parliamentarian K.D. Knight.
The nurse was reportedly in the process of assisting Mr. Knight's son when she was allegedly punched by Mr. Knight's daughter.
Acting Chief Executive Officer at the Hospital, Professor Archibald McDonald told our News Centre the hospital is reviewing its operations to ensure that its staff is properly protected during the execution of their duties.
He said Tuesday night's incident has been reported to the police who were called in by the Hospital's security and the matter is now a criminal one, if the nurse decides to press charges.
And speaking with RJR News Wednesday morning, Mr. Knight expressed regret at the incident.
He said his daughter was upset with what she perceived to be an attempt at a cover up by the nurse.
However, Mr. Knight said his family is reserving any further comment on the incident at this time.
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