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Multiple officers injured at Attica Correctional Facility


An inmate, who was possibly intoxicated on an unknown substance, injured seven officers and a sergeant when he repeatedly attacked them as they attempted to get him medical aid at the Attica Correctional Facility, according to the New York State Corrections Officers & Police Benevolent Association. 

An officer conducting a Friday, June 18 medical escort in a cell block reportedly noticed an inmate at his cell door and he appeared to be intoxicated. The officer approached the cell door to check on the inmate. He quickly turned his head to alert medical staff when the inmate reached through the cell bars and poked the officer in the eye, NYSCOPBA officials said. 

The officer called for a response. Additional staff responded, opened the cell door and entered the cell.  

It is alleged that the inmate immediately attempted to punch several officers but was unsuccessful. He was contained and placed in handcuffs and escorted to the infirmary for evaluation. 

At the infirmary,  according to NYSCOPBA, he was placed in a wheelchair as he continued to refuse staff orders. In the wheelchair and still combative, he reportedly attempted to kick a nurse and lunged at staff.  

It is further alleged that staff escorted him to a hospital room at the infirmary. In the room, he reportedly kicked an officer in the groin. NYSCOPBA officials say that still fighting with staff, he was placed in a hospital bed where he bit another officer on the calf. 

After a brief struggle in the hospital room, the inmate became compliant and was secured in the room.    

All injured staff were initially treated by medical staff at the facility. One officer sustained hip pain, knee swelling with limited range of motion, and shoulder pain with limited range of motion. He was transported to Erie County Medical Center for further treatment.  

The sergeant was transported to the medical center for a possible thumb fracture. 

Six officers sustained a variety of minor injuries while subduing the inmate. 

The inmate, 29, is serving a seven-year sentence after being convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Westchester County. He was placed in a special housing unit after being treated at the infirmary. He faces disciplinary charges in the attack.

 

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