FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Fargo Police announced today that they are investigation the assault of a patient that happened in early August by a caregiver in a nursing home. The patient has since died.
Here is the statement from police:
On August 3, 2021, Fargo Police officers were sent to Maple View Memory Care, 4552 36 Ave. S., for a report of an assault of a patient by a care giver, who was identified as Rachel W. Cooper, 59 years old of Fargo, which occurred earlier that day. An investigation was initiated and has been in progress since.
Late last night, August 18, 2021, officers arrested Cooper at her residence in Fargo for Endangering a Vulnerable Adult.
This morning, the Fargo Police Department was notified the victim has died. An autopsy will be completed to determine whether or not the injuries they sustained on August 3rd contributed to their death. Any change in charges will be determined by the State’s Attorney’s Office.