FORSYTH, Ga – A Corrections Officer attacked, killed by inmate in Georgia, Sunday morning.
Per a statement released by Georgia Department of Corrections, they have confirmed one of their officers have passed away after being attacked by a prisoner.
On Sunday, October 1, a Corrections Officer attacked killed by Inmate In Georgia. Correctional Officer Robert Clark was escorting two offenders from the dining hall when one offender assaulted him from behind with a homemade weapon. The other offender stepped in to assist Officer Clark and was also assaulted. Both Officer Clark and the offender who assisted were transported to local hospitals.
Officer Robert Clark, 42, began his GDC career at Smith SP in April of this year, and has tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The offender who assisted remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
“The entire GDC team is mourning the loss of one of our own and we collectively express our deepest condolences to Officer Clark’s family and friends,” said Commissioner Tyrone Oliver. “We will support them as they navigate this tragedy over the coming days, weeks and months.”
23 year old Offender Layton Lester, will be charged in the assault and resulting death of Officer Clark, as well as the assault of offender Marko Willingham.
Further details of the incident will be made available as soon as they are confirmed.
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I would imagine the killer will be relocated to a different unit. I know he better be if I was on that unit.
I would imagine the murderer will be relocated to another unit. He would be safer if I were on that unit.