Warren Richardson, Attempted Murder, Kansas 2021

Warren Richardson, a 46-year-old inmate, is facing serious charges after he allegedly attempted to murder two correctional officers at the Leavenworth Penitentiary in Kansas. According to court documents, Richardson used a handmade weapon with a 1.5-inch sharpened metal point to stab two prison guards on February 6, 2021.

Richardson has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a correctional officer, two counts of assaulting a correctional officer with a deadly weapon and inflicting bodily injury, two counts of assault of a correctional officer, and one count of possession of contraband in prison. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Catania is prosecuting the case. An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

The attack on the correctional officers was a brazen and violent incident that has sent shockwaves through the Leavenworth Penitentiary. The fact that Richardson used a handmade weapon to stab the officers is a disturbing indication of the risks that correctional officers face on a daily basis.

The case highlights the need for increased security measures and training for correctional officers to prevent such incidents in the future. It also underscores the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Richardson’s case is currently pending in federal court, and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. However, one thing is certain: the correctional officers who were attacked will never forget the traumatic experience they endured, and they deserve our support and admiration for their bravery.

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Kansas City returned an indictment charging Warren Richardson, 46, of Leavenworth Penitentiary with several crimes related to the attack on the correctional officers.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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