(KLZA)-- Three staff members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution were assaulted Monday afternoon.
All three were taken to a local hospital for treatment of what were described as non-life threatening injuries. According to a Tuesday morning release from Andrew Nystrom, with the Nebraska Department of Corrections, all three staff members invovled have been treated an released from the hospital. No inmates were reported to have sustained any injuries.
Preliminary reports indicate that, during an escort, an inmate from a maximum-custody general population unit housing 100 inmates, struck the staff member escorting him. Three additional inmates began assaulting that staff member and two staff members who responded to the initial assault.
The SMU West unit has been placed on a lock-down status pending investigation of the incident by Nebraska Department of Correctional Services investigators. All other housing units and facility operations continue under normal conditions.
Visitors of inmates in SMU West are encouraged to call the facility at 402-335-5998 before visiting.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Two file to challenge local legislator
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
USD 415 board select new member
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
State Board approves land transfer agreements
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Memorial Day enforcement hits KS roads
LATEST STORIES
Four injured in Richardson Co rollover crash
Tuition increase by KU, others in state
KS grad requirements updated after two decades.
Fentanyl find nets four in two Atchison cases
Armed felon found, arrested, in Jackson Co
Support sought for fire ravaged family
Potts first to file for Sheriff's seat in Atchison Co
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author brings "Broken and Chained" to Falls City Saturday
RELATED STORIES
Tecumseh Prison Inmate Facing Murder Charge
Tecumseh Prison Staff Member Assaulted
Two Tecumseh State Prison Officers Assaulted
Death Sentence Possible in Prison Murder Case
Charges Filed in Tecumseh Prison Riot
Report on Deadly Tecumseh Prison Riot Released
Senator Watermeier Discusses Tecumseh Prison