New details released after Ohio corrections officer assaulted, killed by inmate
The incident happened on Christmas morning at the Ross Correctional Institution. Officials said Lansing died following an “inmate assault” at the high-security prison in Ross County. In a press conference Friday, ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith said that Lansing, a father and husband, had volunteered to work overtime on Christmas.
No weapon used in inmate assault that killed Ohio officer on Christmas - prisons director
Cannon, who did this — is just pure evil," Chambers-Smith said. An incident report from the Ohio Highway Patrol, which is investigating the death, stated that Lansing suffered severe head trauma before his death.
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Rashawn Cannon was identified as the inmate who assaulted and killed Officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross Correctional Institution.
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The Director of The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is expected to host media availability on Friday at 3:00 p.m.You can watch the live-stream
"Inmate Cannon, who did this, is just pure evil," says the director of Ohio Prisons about fatal attack
Director Annette Chambers-Smith talked about the Christmas attack by Rashawn Cannon, who is accused of taking the life of Corrections Officer Andrew Lansing.
New Details Released in Ross County Correction Officer Killing
The tragic death of Correction Officer Andy Lansing at the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) on Christmas morning has sparked urgent calls for accountability from the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA).
Funeral arrangements announced for Ohio prison guard killed on Christmas
Funeral services for slain Ohio corrections officer Andrew Lansing will be held on Jan. 3 in Chillicothe. Rashawn Cannon, 27, is accused of fatally attacking Lansing, 62, on Christmas morning at Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe. The state patrol is investigating the homicide.
Inmate had previous run-in with RCI corrections officer before fatal attack
Recent documents from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) disclose that the inmate accused of fatally assaulting Correction Officer Andrew Lansing on Christmas Day had prior disciplinary interactions with the same officer earlier this year.
Ohio prisons director addresses Christmas Day murder of correctional officer
The head of the state prisons department is speaking out about what she called a brutal murder of a guard on Christmas day. Authorities say corrections officer Andrew Lansing was attacked and killed by 27-year-old inmate Rashawn Cannon.
Union calling for accountability in the fatal attack of an Ohio Corrections Officer
The President of the Ohio Civil Service Employee Association sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine urging that the Director of Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, the Ross Correctional Institutio
Ohio corrections officer killed in inmate attack on Christmas Day
An investigation is underway into the death of an Ohio corrections officer.Officer Andrew Lansing was attacked by an inmate on Christmas morning at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, according to officials.
Suspect in killing of RCI correction officer had previous violent crime convictions
Rashawn Cannon, 27, of Allen County, has been identified as the suspect in connection with the killing of Correction Officer ...
Union calls for prison corrections leaders to step down following officer's death
"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 ...
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A Lima man has been identified as the person responsible for the death of an Ohio corrections officer
RaShawn Cannon was allegedly responsible for the attack that killed long-time Ross Correctional Officer Andrew Lansing.