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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington Street, Room E334
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
www.in.gov/idoc
FOR RELEASE: Upon Receipt
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Annie Goeller
Chief Communication Officer
317-232-5780
AGoeller@idoc.IN.gov
@IDOCChiefComms
Date: February 22, 2021
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Indiana Department of Correction Identifies
Officers Attacked at Indiana State Prison
Michigan City, Ind. – Indiana Department of Correction Commissioner Robert Carter ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all IDOC facilities in honor of Lieutenant Eugene Lasco, who lost his life after a stabbing incident at Indiana State Prison. Governor Eric J. Holcomb will direct flags to be flown at half-staff in LaPorte County on the day of Lt. Lasco’s services, per protocol.
"Lt. Eugene Lasco paid the ultimate sacrifice, and we are forever indebted to his service to the State of Indiana. Lt. Lasco was well-known amongst his colleagues as a true team member, someone they could count on, and he proved that again on Sunday, when he rushed in to help a fellow correctional officer. His sacrifice will not be forgotten," Carter said.
The incident happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021, when Sergeant Padrick Schmitt was attacked and stabbed multiple times by an offender. Lt. Lasco went to assist Sgt. Schmitt, and the offender stabbed Lt. Lasco.
Both correctional staff were transported to Franciscan Hospital. Lt. Lasco succumbed to his injuries and died at Franciscan Hospital.
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Sgt. Schmitt was transferred to Memorial Hospital in South Bend, and is in stable condition.
Lt. Lasco, 57, began his career with the Indiana State Prison on October 19, 2009. During his career, Lt. Lasco was a locksmith and was a former member of the emergency squad. He served on the Technical Response Team for Safety Hazmat. Lt. Lasco received multiple accolades for his service to DOC. Lt. Lasco resided in LaPorte County.
Sgt. Schmitt, 22, began his career at the Indiana State Prison on December 5, 2016. Sgt. Schmitt resides in Lake Station. He was recently promoted to Correctional Sergeant on February 7, 2021.
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Indiana State Police is investigating and has said offender Tymetri Campbell, 38, faces several preliminary charges, including murder, as a result of this investigation.
In 2004, he was sentenced to 130 years in prison on three murder convictions from Marion County.
The death investigation is being conducted by the Indiana Department of Correction Office of Investigations and Intelligence and Indiana State Police. An autopsy is being conducted. Once the investigation is complete, it will be presented to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office.
No further information is available at this time.
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