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Captain assaulted by person in custody at Rikers Island

By CBS New York Team

/ CBS New York

Rikers Island correction captain attacked on the job

NEW YORK -- A Rikers Island correction captain was attacked by a person in custody while on the job Tuesday.

The Department of Correction says a weapon used in the attack was recovered.

The captain was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The DOC commissioner says charges will be pursued against the suspect.

CBS New York Team

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First published on August 16, 2022 / 11:16 PM EDT

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