ALLOUEZ, WI (WTAQ) – Officials say three employees at the Green Bay Correctional Institution were assaulted by an inmate Wednesday.
In a release from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, the county’s communications center get a call around 9:49 a.m. seeking a rescue squad for two stabbing victims.
Investigators say the two victims were stabbed and beaten, while a third victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation due to injuries sustained in trying to restrain the inmate. The inmate, deputies say, had some minor cuts on his hand from the weapons and refused medical attention.
All 3 victims were treated and released from the hospital.
Interviews were conducted with the victims and witnesses to the attack. Charges will be referred to the Brown County District Attorney’s Office later this week.
Names of those involved have not been released. The prison had been placed on temporary lockdown in order to investigate the attack.
