Sep 08, 2022

Inmate attacked with improvised weapon at Kansas county jail

Posted Sep 08, 2022 6:00 PM
Gregory Washington-photo Sedgwick County
Gregory Washington-photo Sedgwick County

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an  attack on an inmate at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility.

Just after 1p.m. Tuesday, jail deputies responded to a fight in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility, according to Colonel Jared Schechte.

Three inmates had initiated an altercation with a single inmate in one of the housing units.

Deputies arrived and secured and separated all parties involved and recovered an improvised cutting weapon.

The detention center identified the victim as a 21-year-old black male incarcerated since Sept. 1, on requested charges of Aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and weapons charges. Gregory Washington, 21, was booked on September 1 on those charges, according to the Sedgwick County booking report and online jail records. He was treated onsite by medical staff and did not require transportation to an area hospital and suffered no serious injuries, according to Schechte.

Deputies identified as an 18-year-old, black, male incarcerated since November of 2021 for Murder in the 2nd Degree. The second suspect is identified as a 21-year-old, black, male incarcerated since April of 2021 for a violation of a Protection from Abuse order. The third suspect is an 18-year-old black, male incarcerated since April of 2022 for: Juvenile Writ to Detain

The motive for the assault is unknown. This incident is under investigation for the criminal conduct as well as a review of the circumstances surrounding the manufacturing of the improvised cutting device.