SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – A Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy was seriously injured on the evening of April 14 after an inmate allegedly threw scalding water on the deputy inside the detention facility.
The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. The deputy sustained serious burns and was transported by Sedgwick County EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
Sheriff’s detectives are currently on scene and have launched an investigation.
No further details are available at this time. Additional information will be released tomorrow, April 15.
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