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‘I knew what to do’: Travel nurse uses military training to disarm knife-wielding attacker
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Lizzie Jensen, Jordan Gartner , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A traveling nurse used their military-style techniques to help subdue a knife-wielding man last week. Leceadricke Young was leaving work at Elderwood Nursing Home last Friday when he said he saw a man grab a woman by her throat and slam her down. Young went to...
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Summary created by The Atlanta Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Lizzie Jensen, Jordan Gartner, Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 21, 2026 Indexed here Jul 22, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway That’s when the man, later identified as 29-year-old Wayne Butchino, allegedly pulled a knife and chased the fire captain, with Young jumping into action.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The heroic actions of a travel nurse in Burlington, Vermont, have a direct connection to the community here in Atlanta, where many residents have likely crossed paths with traveling medical professionals. As the city's healthcare system continues to rely on travel nurses to fill staffing gaps, the story of Leceadricke Young's bravery serves as a testament to the diverse skill sets these individuals bring to their work. Young's ability to disarm the attacker using military-style techniques learned in his youth is a remarkable example of how the skills and experiences of travel nurses can extend far beyond their medical training. As Atlanta's hospitals and healthcare facilities continue to host travel nurses from across the country, it's worth considering the unique perspectives and abilities they bring to our community, and how these skills can be leveraged to promote safety and well-being in our city.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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