According to reports, Kavian Thomas allegedly punched a hole in the wall of a shower cubicle located at the Rice Street prison. This action purportedly granted him access to the adjacent cell block.
In a violent incident, Thomas gained access to the cell of fellow inmate Derondney Russell and proceeded to stab him multiple times. As per the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the victim sustained minor stab wounds to his upper body and was given medical attention at the jail’s medical unit.
As per court records, Thomas was incarcerated for charges of theft of stolen property, possession/transport of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of marijuana. According to the sheriff’s office, Thomas is set to face further criminal charges for the attack.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that contraband and several weapons, made from parts of the deteriorating building infrastructure, were found in the cells of both men after the event.
An inmate in Fulton County has been accused of stabbing another prisoner in his jail cell.
Interim Fulton County facility Commander Curtis Clark declared in a press statement that “This jail has outlived its useful life.” According to the speaker, the aforementioned fact poses a significant challenge in fulfilling their obligation of ensuring a secure environment for both the prisoners and the personnel.
According to reports, plans have been made to install two heavy-locking metal doors that will separate the two men’s prison zones. Each zone is said to consist of 18 distinct cells. According to ABC News, Mr. Clark stated that occurrences of this nature are far too frequent.
According to sources, shanks were reportedly produced using building components… He added that ‘an idle mind is the devil’s workshop’ while pointing out various parts of the dilapidated building that could potentially be utilized to create weapons.
During a tour of the institution, Clark showed reporter Mark Winne a rusty metal box and explained that it posed a continuous challenge for them to prevent inmates from accessing such items. According to the user, this jail has fulfilled its intended function.
According to a spokesperson, the daily task at the facility is to ensure maximum safety for both employees and convicts. The newly appointed facility manager stated that they have been experiencing sleep deprivation since taking on the role, making it difficult to discuss the matter further.