Racine County Jail assault; inmate sustains life-threatening injuries
RACINE, Wis. - A Racine County Jail inmate assaulted another inmate on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office said it happened around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.
The victim, a 35-year-old Racine man, sustained life-threatening injuries during the assault. He was immediately transported to the hospital, and he is currently receiving medical care.
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Prior to the assault, a corrections officer completed a safety and security check in the dayroom where the assault occurred. The correctional officer continued to supervise inmates on the same wing when the perpetrator attacked the victim. During the next safety and security check, the correctional officer located the unresponsive victim and initiated lifesaving measures.
Racine County Jail
An initial check of the security cameras within the dayroom revealed that the assault lasted less than one minute. All the emergency buttons in every cell were functional but were not activated by any of the inmates who witnessed the assault.
The attack left the victim on life support at the hospital, according to his attorney.
It's unclear how much time went by between the attack and when the victim was found.
The 35-year-old was transferred from Wisconsin Department of Corrections custody in late November to Racine County to appear on an open case.
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The Racine County Sheriff’s Office said the perpetrator has been identified, and he is currently segregated from all other inmates.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a criminal investigation.