MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A correctional officer at the Penal Farm was treated for injuries after being assaulted by an inmate, the Shelby County Mayor’s office has confirmed.
The incident at a Division of Corrections facility happened on March 9. Details about the assault have not been released.
A spokesperson for the mayor’s office said during routine housing operations, a resident assaulted a correctional supervisor, and facility staff immediately responded and implemented established safety and emergency protocols to secure the area and ensure the safety of all individuals within the facility…