Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Attacked in Federal Prison, Suffering 22 Stab Wounds from an Improvised Knife

Last week, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was attacked in federal prison, suffering 22 stab wounds from an improvised knife, according to recently filed criminal charges. The assailant, John Turscak, 52, has been charged with attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

Chauvin is currently serving a prison sentence for the murder of George Floyd. According to prosecutors, Turscak had been planning the attack for about a month, citing Chauvin’s high-profile status as a motive.

The attack occurred at Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, where both men were inmates. Chauvin was badly hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment. He has since been returned to the prison.

Turscak is currently being held in a federal detention center in Arizona and is awaiting trial. He has not yet entered a plea.

The attack on Chauvin has sparked outrage among many, with some calling for more stringent security measures in federal prisons. The incident is still under investigation, and it is unclear what further charges may be brought against Turscak.