Inmate Assault 12.8.21

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.  

 

The victim involved received approximately seven lacerations. Two of the lacerations required sutures to close. During the course of the investigation it was discovered the victim was the nephew of the victim in Campbell’s First Degree Murder case.

 

 

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