Authorities have launched the identification of the inmate who’s being accused of attacking and killing an Ohio veteran corrections officer on Christmas Day.
The Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) confirmed that Officer Andrew Lansing misplaced his life on Christmas morning following “an inmate assault” on the jail in Chillicothee.
The incident occurred round 7:15 am and the division didn’t launch further data on what led to the assault.
On Thursday, The Ohio State Freeway Patrol recognized the inmate as 27-year-old Rashawn Cannon, who has been incarcerated on felonious assault and weapon beneath incapacity costs stemming from an incident in September 2023, in keeping with the Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction’s web site.
The web site confirmed that Cannon’s anticipated launch date was Aug. 5, 2030.
Cannon has been transferred to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, in keeping with officers.
Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of the Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction, launched a press release in regards to the assault and known as it a tough loss.
“It’s with nice disappointment that I verify the tragic demise of Correction Officer Andrew Lansing following an inmate assault that occurred at Ross Correctional Establishment this morning,” Chambers-Smith mentioned in a press release.
Chambers-Smith mentioned that Officer Lansing was a long-time, well-respected worker on the heart and that his “premature demise, on Christmas Day, is heartbreaking for his household, all the Ross Correctional Establishment household, and our company as an entire.”
“Officer Lansing was beloved by his colleagues and recognized to be a terrific help for his fellow RCI employees. We ask that you simply preserve Officer Lansing’s household and family members in your ideas and prayers at this devastating and tragic time,” the assertion continued.
Rep. Mark Johnson, R-Ohio, additionally issued a press release, shared his condolences, and known as Officer Lansing “one of many best corrections officers.”
“Whereas many amongst us had been celebrating our Christmas vacation, a tragedy struck the Ross Correctional Facility. I’m saddened and troubled to say one of many best correction officers misplaced his life as we speak in a battle with an incarcerated inmate,” the assertion learn.
“The Ohio Freeway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the killing. Please bear in mind the officer’s household in your prayers as they cope together with his loss on Christmas Day.”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered all flags to be lowered in honor of Officer Lansing till sundown on the day of his funeral.
Chambers-Smith added that the Ross Correctional Establishment is at present working beneath restricted motion, and the Ohio State Freeway Patrol’s investigation is underway.
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