Man arrested after trying to take Wesley security guard’s gun away

A Wesley Medical Center security guard reported being assaulted by a 57-year-old man in the hospital Saturday morning, Wichita police Sgt. Brian Sigman said.

The 47-year-old security guard reported the man was in the hospital “creating a disturbance,” and made contact with him around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Sigman said.

The man, who police think might have had mental issues, attempted to take the security guard’s gun from him, and a struggle ensued.

Police responded to the scene and the man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, Sigman said.

“The security guard was considered a law enforcement officer in that capacity,” he said.

No injuries were reported, and the security guard was able to retain his gun.

This story was originally published October 17, 2015 at 2:40 PM with the headline "Man arrested after trying to take Wesley security guard’s gun away."