– Inmate attacks San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy
– Inmate assault San Bernardino County Deputy with shiv in surveillance footage.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
An incident at the San Bernardino County jail has shocked authorities and residents alike, as an inmate attempted to stab another inmate and a sheriff’s deputy with a makeshift knife. The inmate, identified as Christopher Lommie Jackson, allegedly crafted the weapon while incarcerated at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
The altercation took place on Tuesday afternoon, with Jackson targeting a 28-year-old inmate with the jail-made metal knife. When deputies intervened, Jackson then turned his focus on a 45-year-old deputy, knocking him to the ground in a violent attack. Fortunately, other deputies were able to intervene and prevent further harm.
Video footage captured by the Sheriff’s Department shows the harrowing moment when Jackson lunged towards the deputy with the knife in hand, resulting in a struggle that ended with the deputy sustaining moderate injuries to his face. The deputy was later hospitalized and subsequently released, while the condition of the other inmate involved in the incident remains unknown.
Legal Ramifications
Christopher Lommie Jackson, a 25-year-old San Bernardino resident, has been in custody since 2019 following his involvement in a murder case. He had previously accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. In light of the recent incident, Jackson is set to face additional charges of attempted murder.
San Bernardino Sheriff Shannon Dicus expressed concern over the violent behaviour displayed by Jackson, emphasizing the serious threat it poses to the safety and security of both staff and inmates within the facility.
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Inmate attacks San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy with shiv
Inmate assaults San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy with blade.
