Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office: Inmate Assault 12.8.21

Wichita KS

09 December, 2021

5:45 PM

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Press release from the Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office: December 9, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE                                      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE:                                                            DECEMBER 9, 2021 AGENCY:                                                      SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LOCATION:                                                  WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS TELEPHONE:                                                (316) 660-3900 CONTACT:                                                    SHERIFF JEFF EASTER   On December 8, 2021, an inmate was assaulted with a makeshift weapon in the Detention Facility by another inmate. The victim was treated onsite by medical staff and did not require transportation to an area hospital.                  At approximately 1:53 p.m., the suspect Jermall L. Campbell, who has been in custody since June 30, 2021 for First Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Gambling, and a Federal Hold, exited his housing area. Campbell then approached the entry to the victim's housing area and when the victim opened the door attacked him with a makeshift weapon. Sheriff's Office deputies quickly responded and took control of the area stopping the attack.     This press release was produced by the Sedgwick County Kansas Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author's own.