Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Update on June 19 Staff Assault at Central Prison

RALEIGH
Jun 20, 2018

Central Prison Unit Manager Brent Soucier (pronounced Sue-sher) remains in stable condition this morning after he was assaulted by two inmates on June 19.

Inmate Jaquan Lane (#1449047) was returned to Central Prison last night after receiving outside medical treatment.  Andrew Ellis (# 0782014) remains in a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 19, Lane and Ellis assaulted Soucier with a homemade weapon. Soucier, 44, was taken to a local hospital for treatment for a serious injury. Soucier has worked for DPS for 19 years.

Lane and Ellis were also transported to a local hospital.

The assault happened in a housing area at the prison. That housing area is still on lockdown.

The incident is under internal investigation and State Capitol Police, as well as the State Bureau of Investigation. DPS is cooperating with law enforcement and will pursue criminal prosecution against any inmate involved in the assault.

 

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