ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -A correction officer has died following an inmate assault at a prison in Ross County, Ohio, according to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC).
The deadly incident happened on Christmas morning.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the tragic death of Correction Officer Andrew Lansing following an inmate assault that occurred at Ross Correctional Institution,” Annette Chambers-Smith, DRC Director, said.
According to Chambers-Smith, the inmate suspect has been transferred to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
An investigation is being led by the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigation.
“The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension. Instead of going home after his shift to be with his family on this holiday, Officer Lansing made the ultimate sacrifice, and our agency will never be the same,” Chambers-Smith said.
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