Three staff members at the Tecumseh State Prison in Johnson County, Nebraska, sustained serious injuries in an inmate assault.
The assault happened on Thursday, May 1, 2025, when an inmate attacked staff members with a homemade weapon. One staff member sustained a broken nose and two received staples for head injuries. All three staff members were treated at the hospital and released.
An investigation of the incident is ongoing. Findings will be provided to the county attorney for determination of criminal prosecution.
The NDCS disciplinary process will be utilized with sanctions such as loss of good time, applied according to the rules and regulations.