RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Central Prison employee assaulted by two inmates was transported to a local hospital for a serious injury, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
Officials say two Central Prison inmates were involved in an assault with the correctional employee at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The employee, Unit Manager Brent Soucier, was assaulted with a 'homemade' weapon.
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The two inmates, Jaquan Lane and Andrew Ellis, were both transported with non-life threatening injuries.
The assault happened in the housing area at the prison. The area has been placed on lockdown.
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The incident is under internal investigation. DPS will pursue criminal prosecution against any inmate involved in the assault.
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Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina