Key takeaways:
- Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was seriously injured in an attack by another inmate at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona.
- The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson.
- The incident is currently under investigation by the FBI and the Bureau of Prisons.
A former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, was seriously injured in the attack, a law enforcement source said. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m. at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons said in a statement that an incarcerated person was “assaulted” at the facility and “responding employees initiated life-saving measures for one incarcerated individual.” The bureau did not confirm the identity of the victim, but said they were hospitalized.
The incident is currently under investigation by the FBI and the Bureau of Prisons. No further information about the attack or the condition of the victim has been released.
Chauvin was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in June 2021 for the death of George Floyd. The incident sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. It is unclear if the attack was related to the case.
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