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4 COs injured in inmate attack

One was stabbed several times in his neck, head and shoulder

By Diana Aguilera
The Fresno Bee

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. — Four correctional officers were injured Tuesday evening after an inmate stabbed one of the officers at Corcoran State Prison, authorities said.

Dan Felix, 35, stabbed a correctional officer several times in his neck, head and shoulder with a handmade weapon, officials said. Felix used a handmade key to break free from his handcuffs about 3:20 p.m. before stabbing the officer.

Two officers sustained injuries to their wrists, backs and knees when they tried to intervene and another officer was kicked by Steven Rivera, a 25-year-old inmate.

The stabbed officer, who was airlifted to the hospital, was reported in good condition. The other three officers were also taken to a hospital.

Full story: 4 Corcoran prison guards injured in inmate attack