Derek Chauvin, Former Officer Convicted in George Floyd Murder, Stabbed in Prison Attack
TUCSON, AZ - In a developing incident, Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was seriously wounded in a prison stabbing on Friday. According to federal corrections officials, the assault occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona, where Chauvin was serving a combined state and federal sentence. Authorities reported that another inmate used an improvised weapon to attack Chauvin, resulting in life-threatening injuries that required immediate medical attention. The assailant has been identified, and an investigation into the motive behind the attack is underway. Chauvin was found guilty in 2021 on state charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter, and separately pleaded guilty to federal civil rights violations. The incident has rekindled national discourse on prison safety and high-profile incarcerations.