Nebraska inmate injured several staff members at Tecumseh prison, officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – An inmate assaulted several staff members at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution on Saturday, officials say.
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said two staff members suffered serious injuries in the afternoon assault.
An inmate head-butted the employees in the face during a random cell search.
Officials said staff retrained the inmate and removed him from the area.
One employee was treated at a hospital for a broken nose and another for a mild concussion.
An investigation is ongoing, and officials said the inmate could face criminal prosecution.
