Texas Inmate Charged With Murdering Detention Officer

Officer Isaiah Bias killed; Texas Rangers to investigate further
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Posted Dec 18, 2024 2:45 AM CST
Texas Inmate Charged With Murdering Detention Officer
This photo released by the Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Texas, shows Arron Semeion Thompson.   (Ellis County Sheriff's Office via AP)

A tragic incident unfolded in Waxahachie, Texas, where detention officer Isaiah Patrick Bias was fatally attacked by an inmate. Bias, 28, who had dedicated over six years to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office, was assaulted while escorting inmate Arron Semeion Thompson back to his cell. Following the attack, authorities promptly charged Thompson, 45, with capital murder.

Sheriff Brad Norman expressed profound sorrow over the loss, describing Bias as "beloved by colleagues" and highlighting his selfless nature, saying, "He was one of the kind of guys who if you needed help, he'd come help you." Norman commented on the nature of law enforcement work, stating that Bias and his team had been dealing with "pure evil." Thompson, also accused of past criminal conduct, has been detained since last month for various alleged offenses, including assaulting a public servant and evading arrest.

In response to this incident, Thompson's bond has been fixed at $2 million. As the investigation continues, the Texas Rangers have been called to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the incident. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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