Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Prison

by Patrick Wilson

TUCSON, AZ – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona on Friday. Chauvin is in stable condition after the assault at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson.

The attack occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. MST. The motive for the attack is unknown. The inmate who reportedly stabbed Chauvin has reportedly been identified but is not being named at this time. The inmate is being held in segregation pending further investigation.

Chauvin is serving a 22.5-year federal sentence for his role in Floyd’s death. He was convicted in 2021 of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

The Bureau of Prisons is investigating the incident, and the FBI is assisting in their investigation.

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