By C1 Staff
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Prison-Sacramento officials are investigating the attempted murder of a correctional officer in one of the maximum security units Monday morning.
Inmate Alberto Cortez attacked a 15-year veteran correctional officer with a makeshift weapon, slashing him repeatedly across the neck, according to News 10.
A second inmate attempted to attack responding officers. The injured officer is currently listed in fair condition at a local hospital.