San Quentin officials are investigating an attack by an inmate on a correctional officer on June 8.
Public Information Officer Lt. Sam Robinson said the attack occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Security Housing Unit Law Library.
The inmate “attempted to murder a correctional officer,” Robinson said. “The inmate requested to use the restroom facility. When the officer opened the library booth door, the inmate slipped his handcuffs and repeatedly struck the officer in the face and head area with the handcuffs. Responding staff had to use physical force to stop the attack.”
“The officer’s injuries consisted of lacerations and abrasions to the facial area,” Robinson added. “The injuries he sustained were not life-threatening and he did not require hospitalization. An investigation is underway to determine the causative factors surrounding this brutal attack.”
Robinson said the Southern Hispanic-affiliated, Administrative-Segregation inmate was housed in the Adjustment Center.
The identities of the inmate and officer were not disclosed.