The authorities have released the identity of the prisoner accused of assault and murder Former Ohio corrections officer on Christmas Day.
The Ohio Department of Corrections (ODRC) confirmed that Officer Andrew Lansing lost his life on Christmas morning after an “inmate assault.” Chillicothee prison.
The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. and the department did not provide further details about what led to the attack.
On Thursday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the inmate as 27-year-old Rashawn Cannon, who was jailed for aggravated assault and operating under a disability charges stemming from an incident that occurred in September 2023, in follow the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction website. .
POLICE OFFICER KILLED AT CAROLINA BANKER DUE TO SHOOTING JUST DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the inmate accused of participating in the assault that led to the death of corrections officer Andrew Lansing at the Correctional Facility on Christmas Day. (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction)
The website indicated that Cannon's expected release date that Aug. 5, 2030.
Cannon was transferred to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, according to officials.
Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation, released a statement about the attack and called it a devastating loss.
“It is with great sadness that I confirm the tragic death of Correctional Officer Andrew Lansing following an inmate assault that occurred at Ross Correctional Facility this morning,” Chambers-Smith said in a statement.
“The loss of a worker is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is an unfathomable tragedy. Instead of going home after his operation to be with his family this holiday, Officer Lansing made a great sacrifice, and our facility will never be the same,” – Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of Rehabilitation and Ohio Amendment.
Chambers-Smith said Officer Lansing was a long-time, well-respected employee at the facility and that “his untimely death, on Christmas Day, is heartbreaking for his family, the entire family of Ross Correctional Institution , and our institution as a whole.”
THE WRONG ROAD DRIVER WHO KILLED A VEGAS POLICE OFFICER WAS US BY MAN: ICE.
Andrew Lansing, a corrections officer in Ross County was killed on Christmas morning during an inmate attack. (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction)
“Officer Lansing was loved by his colleagues and known as a great support to his colleagues at RCI. We ask that you keep Officer Lansing's family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this stressful and difficult time,” the statement continued.
Rep. Mark Johnson, R-Ohio, also issued a statement, sharing his condolences, and calling Officer Lansing “one of the best correctional officers.”
CHAKOLO TEXAS MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER ATTACKING DEPARTMENT OFFICER: 'PURE EVIL'
Ohio State Highway Patrol officials have identified the person of interest in the corrections officer's death as 27-year-old Rashawn Cannon. (Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction)
“While many of us were celebrating the Christmas holidays, tragedy struck the Ross Correctional Facility. I am saddened and saddened to say that one of the best correctional officers has been lost. it is his life today at war with the imprisoned prisoner,” the statement read.
“The Ohio Highway Patrol is conducting a homicide investigation. Please keep the officer's family in your prayers as they deal with his loss on Christmas Day.”
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine he ordered that all flags be lowered in honor of Officer Lansing until sunset on the day of his funeral.
Chambers-Smith added that the Ross Correctional Facility is still operating under a suspended license, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol's investigation is ongoing.
Stepheny Price is a reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com