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Professionals caring for vets with PTSD can be in danger but have few protections

Former Army infantryman Albert Wong killed three caregivers at a veterans home in Yountville, CA on Friday. He was treated there for PTSD, and was kicked out two weeks before returning with a rifle.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 13, 2018 • 1 min read

Former Army infantryman Albert Wong killed three caregivers at a veterans home in Yountville, CA on Friday. He was treated there for PTSD, and was kicked out two weeks before returning with a rifle. He was reportedly kicked out of the residential program after threatening someone there. Wong’s brother told reporters that he wanted to get back at staff.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Professionals caring for vets with PTSD can be in danger but have few protections

Former Army infantryman Albert Wong killed three caregivers at a veterans home in Yountville, CA on Friday. He was treated there for PTSD, and was kicked out two weeks before returning with a rifle.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Professionals caring for vets with PTSD can be in danger but have few protections

Former Army infantryman Albert Wong killed three caregivers at a veterans home in Yountville, CA on Friday. He was treated there for PTSD, and was kicked out two weeks before returning with a rifle.

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