Who was affected by the incident at the River North Correctional Center?

The incident affected two corrections officers, one of whom was killed and the other was injured in the attack by an inmate.

How is the Virginia Department of Corrections responding to the attack at River North Correctional Center?

The VADOC is investigating the incident and has vowed to prosecute the perpetrator to the fullest extent of the law.

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Inmate Attack Kills Corrections Officer at Virginia Prison

Q: What happened at the River North Correctional Center in Virginia?

A violent attack by an inmate at the River North Correctional Center in Grayson County, Virginia resulted in the death of a corrections officer.

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Corrections officer killed in violent attack by inmate
Another officer injured in the incident at River North Correctional Center
VADOC investigating the attack, vowing to prosecute to the fullest extent

Inmate Attack Kills Corrections Officer at Virginia Prison

On November 17, 2025, a corrections officer was killed in a violent attack by an inmate at the River North Correctional Center in Grayson County, Virginia. The incident occurred at 7:53 a.m. that morning. The injured officer was taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Another officer was also attacked during the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has stated that the River North Correctional Center is currently secure.

VADOC's Office of Law Enforcement Services is continuing to investigate the attack. "Our agency and the entire Commonwealth are in mourning today," said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. "Our hearts are with the Officer's family, the other Officer who was attacked, and to our public safety heroes at River North. The VADOC will do everything in its power to ensure this vicious attack is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."