Brent Jonathan Buck

On or about May 21, 2026 at approximately 11:27 A.M., Robbinsdale police officers were dispatched to a report of an assault that occurred at North Memorial Hospital, [ADDRESS REDACTED] North, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota. On arrival, officers spoke with a known adult male victim (hereinafter “Victim”). Victim [NAME REDACTED] was working as an emergency room nurse when he noticed the suspect, later identified as Brent Jonathan Buck, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter Defendant, in the emergency room treatment area without a staff identification or visitor’s pass.

Victim attempted to escort Defendant to the front desk to obtain a visitor’s pass. Defendant began to swing his fists at Victim. Defendant then began to choke Victim by squeezing with both hands around Victim’s neck. Victim was able to sweep Defendant’s legs from him and bring him to the ground before multiple other staff members and security guards subdued Defendant. Defendant was still present at the hospital. Officers placed Defendant under arrest. Defendant was irate and yelling racial slurs at hospital staff and officers.

Officers noticed a red mark on the right side of Victim’s neck. Officers also obtained Victim’s medical records which state that he has “visible ligature marks mid to right neck.” Defendant is currently in custody.