Three staff members were assaulted while on duty at the Iowa State Penitentiary Thursday Morning.
Two inmates began to assault another inmate in a housing unit at the prison.
Correctional officers responded to the incident immediately, but in attempting to subdue the attacking inmates, three officers suffered what appeared to be minor injuries.
Two of the Officers were taken via department vehicles to the local hospital to be seen by medical professionals. The DOC said the inmate’s injuries were not life threatening.
The third officer was seen by institution medical personnel and returned to their post.
The inmate that was originally being assaulted was taken to the hospital via department vehicle, and received medical treatment. His wounds appeared to be non-life-threatening.
Visitation is suspended and the institution is under restricted movement.
This incident remains under investigation.
