Antonio Luis Briones

On or about May 4, 2026, officers were at the Hennepin County Medical Center (“HCMC” herein) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, for an unrelated arrested party awaiting medical clearance. While waiting for this party’s clearance, Officer N. D. (“Victim 1” herein) saw a female medical staff member walk out of a nearby room, and she looked visibly distressed. This staff member said she needed security or help inside the room. Victim 1 went to the room and saw a male, later identified as ANTONIO LUIS BRIONES (“Defendant” herein), punching a nurse, E. S. (“Victim 2” herein). Victim 1 approached Defendant and tried to speak with him.

Defendant swung his left hand and struck Victim 1 in the jaw with closed fist. Victim 1 brought Defendant to the ground, and Defendant grabbed at Victim 1’s neck. Victim 1 pushed Defendant away. Defendant hit Victim 1 with his left knee. Victim 1 kicked and hit Defendant’s left thigh and equipment. Victim 1 requested assistance, and other officers and security personnel at HCMC responded to the room. Other officers and security personnel were able to handcuff and secure Defendant. Victim 1 spoke with Victim 2. Victim 2 said Defendant had punched her in the face at least twice prior to Victim 1 coming into the room.

Victim 1 then went to receive his own medical care. Victim 1 had a lasting abrasion and red mark on his knee as well as a headache and jaw soreness.