In a shocking turn of events, Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by a fellow inmate at a federal prison in Arizona on Friday.
The incident occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Chauvin, who is currently serving a 22.5-year sentence for second-degree murder and a 21-year sentence for federal civil rights violations, was reportedly attacked around 12:30 p.m. Friday.
Prison officials quickly contained the situation and administered lifesaving measures to the injured inmate, who was later transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The Bureau of Prisons has not yet officially confirmed Chauvin's identity as the victim of the stabbing, but sources close to the investigation have indicated that it is indeed the former police officer.
This incident marks the second major security lapse at the Tucson prison within a year. In November 2022, an inmate at the facility's low-security camp attempted to shoot a visitor in the head, but the gun misfired.
Chauvin's attorney, Eric Nelson, had previously requested that his client be kept away from other inmates, citing concerns for his safety. This incident further underscores the potential risks associated with housing high-profile inmates in general population.
As Chauvin continues to appeal his convictions, this latest incident raises questions about the adequacy of security measures at federal prisons and the potential for violence against inmates.
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