SNEADS, Fla. — A Florida inmate is facing attempted premeditated murder charges after the Department of Corrections said he attacked three officers with an improvised knife.
The FDC said Tyrece Fleming assaulted the officers Sunday after an interaction he had with them earlier in the day. Investigators with the Office of Inspector General said Fleming left the area, got an improvised knife -- known as a "shank"-- and "returned specifically to inflict deadly harm to three officers."
When one officer had cleared a gate, Fleming stabbed him repeatedly before going to stab two other officers who were in the area, the FDC said. At one point, Fleming "begins to dance around" and goes after one of the officers again, according to an arrest affidavit.
Other officers had to use chemical agents to subdue Fleming during the alleged attack.
“Three of our officers were stabbed in a brutal, unprovoked attack. This violence is completely unacceptable," Secretary Mark Inch said. "Our officers come to work every day to protect Florida communities and serve courageously in this profession dedicated to public service. Our entire team stands behind these brave officers and we are praying for a swift and complete recovery from their injuries. We would like to thank our Office of Inspector General for taking swift action to arrest this inmate for this brutal attack.”
Fleming is charged with three counts of attempted premeditated murder of correctional officers and possession of contraband in a state institution.
The officer were treated at an area hospital and have since been released.
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