Man Recorded Crash Into Middlesex Hospital On Facebook Live

MIDDLETOWN, CT — The man who intentionally crashed his car into the emergency room entrance at Middlesex Hospital Thursday morning recorded it on Facebook Live while referring to himself as Jesus Christ and ranting about President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports.

Steven Ellam, 27, who had several cans of gasoline inside the car, set himself on fire after the crash and was taken to the burn center at Bridgeport Hospital via LifeStar, according to officials. FOX 61 reports that Ellam can be heard in the Facebook Live video saying “Donald Trump, where are you? My name’s Jesus Christ. I’m in Middletown, Connecticut and I am going to attack one of your headquarters right now. Middlesex Hospital is not safe.”

Also in the video, Ellam says that he’s come to expose Trump as the “anti-Christ, protecting the Illuminati, the one percent,” according to the Hartford Courant. The Courant also reports that Ellam, who has a long criminal history, said that the one percent has been trying to “brainwash” him to attack the police for “I don’t know how long.”

NBC Connecticut reports that Ellam, who lives on Milardo Lane in Middletown, quit his job at Illiano’s earlier on Thursday without giving an explanation.

Ellam is known to Middletown Police and has a history of arrests and convictions, including a violent assault of a woman in 2013. According to the arrest report for the 2013 domestic violence assault, Ellam told the woman that she had "sinned and now you have to repent, you are going to die," then punched her in the face and knocked her to the ground.

In a Friday afternoon update, police said that Ellam remains in critical condition. Middletown Police are continuing to work with state and federal agencies in the investigation and were interviewing witnesses on Friday and following up on any leads, according to Lt. Heather Desmond.

Desmond said police remain confident that Ellam acted alone and there is no threat to the public at this time. Anyone who may have information regarding Ellam or the incident should contact the Middletown Police Department at 860-638-4000.

The department also released the following statement from Police Chief William McKenna:

“This unusual incident quickly became manageable because of the quick response of hospital staff, random citizens who called 911, the actions of Police and Fire personnel and the quick response from the outside agencies. Because of the combined efforts of all of those involved, we were able to limit the damage and threat to innocent lives. Critical incident management procedures were successfully executed yesterday, and by all accounts, they exceeded the expectations. The lives of doctors, nurses, patients, staff and visitors of the hospital were affected and the healing process may take some time. Hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities stepped up and provided a remarkable service when it was in need. Events as this one can cause major disruption, yet it can also bring out the best in those who rarely receive the credit they deserve. The unsung heroes are those who will not receive the headlines, yet those who made the outcome of yesterday a success. Thanks to all of those involved, included the places of business that played a part in incident.

“We urge the public to report any unusual and/or suspicious behavior(s) to the appropriate authorities.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected.”

Read the full stories at FOX 61 here and the Hartford Courant here.

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