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 info 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 underneath incapacity prices stemming from an incident in September 2023, based on the Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction’s web site.
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The Ohio State Freeway Patrol recognized the inmate alleged to be concerned within the assault that led to the dying of correction officer, Andrew Lansing, at Ross Correctional Establishment on Christmas. (Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction)
The web site confirmed that Cannon’s anticipated launch date was Aug. 5, 2030.
Cannon has been transferred to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, based on officers.
Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of the Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction, launched a press release in regards to the assault and referred to as it a tough loss.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the tragic death of Correction Officer Andrew Lansing following an inmate assault that occurred at Ross Correctional Institution this morning,” Chambers-Smith stated in a press release.
“The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension. Instead of going home after his shift to be with his family on this holiday, Officer Lansing made the ultimate sacrifice, and our agency will never be the same,” – Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of the Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction
Chambers-Smith stated that Officer Lansing was a long-time, well-respected worker on the middle and that his “untimely death, on Christmas Day, is heartbreaking for his family, the entire Ross Correctional Institution family, and our agency as a whole.”
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Andrew Lansing, a correction officer in Ross County was killed Christmas morning throughout an alleged inmate assault. (Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction)
“Officer Lansing was loved by his colleagues and known to be a great support for his fellow RCI staff. We ask that you keep Officer Lansing’s family and loved ones in your thoughts 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 referred to as Officer Lansing “one of the finest corrections officers.”
Ohio State Freeway Patrol officers recognized the individual of curiosity concerned within the dying of the corrections officer as 27-year-old Rashawn Cannon. (Ohio Division of Rehabilitation and Correction)
“While many among us were celebrating our Christmas holiday, a tragedy struck the Ross Correctional Facility. I’m saddened and troubled to say one of the finest correction officers lost his life today in a struggle with an incarcerated inmate,” the assertion learn.
“The Ohio Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the killing. Please remember the officer’s family in your prayers as they cope with his loss on Christmas Day.”
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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 underneath restricted motion, and the Ohio State Freeway Patrol’s investigation is underway.
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