Sheriff Schmerber stated that two male correctional officers had been assaulted by a male inmate while conducting their job duties.
The officers suffered minor injuries and did refuse any further medical assistance.
This is the second time in the past 30 days that an officer is assaulted while on duty at the GEO facility. Back on September 17 a correctional officer at the GEO facility on FM131 reported that he had been physically assaulted by an inmate during his working hours.
Eagle Pass Emergency Services personnel were summoned to the private prison facility where they treated the officer. The officer was then transported to the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room for further treatment after sustaining injuries during the altercation.
All cases are currently being investigated.