Ohio, Christmas and Ross Correctional Institution

Ohio Correctional Officer Dead After Assault by Inmate on Christmas Day, Flags Lowered in Honor
Rashawn Cannon was identified as the inmate who assaulted and killed Officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross Correctional Institution.
New details released after Ohio corrections officer assaulted, killed by inmate
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction released new information on the events leading up to the death of corrections officer Andrew Lansing.
No weapon used in inmate assault that killed Ohio officer on Christmas - prisons director
Cannon, who did this — is just pure evil," Chambers-Smith said. An incident report from the Ohio Highway Patrol, which is investigating the death, stated that Lansing suffered severe head trauma before his death.
Authorities identify inmate involved in Ohio prison assault that led to death of correction officer
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the inmate involved in the assault that led to the death of a correction officer at Ross Correctional Institution on Christmas.
Ohio inmate accused of killing officer on Christmas identified
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified Rashawn Cannon, 27, of Lima, as the inmate accused of killing Andrew Lansing. The incident occurred on Christmas Day. Cannon, who was sentenced on September 28, 2023, for assaulting a woman with a handgun, was serving a minimum eight-year prison term, according to LimaOhio.com.
Funeral arrangements announced for Ohio prison guard killed on Christmas
Funeral services for slain Ohio corrections officer Andrew Lansing will be held on Jan. 3 in Chillicothe. Rashawn Cannon, 27, is accused of fatally attacking Lansing, 62, on Christmas morning at Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe. The state patrol is investigating the homicide.
‘We believe it was avoidable.’ Ohio correction officer dies in Christmas Day assault
A state investigation is underway after a Ross Correctional Institution guard died during what's being called an “inmate assault” Christmas morning.
Ohio prisons director addresses Christmas Day murder of correctional officer
The head of the state prisons department is speaking out about what she called a brutal murder of a guard on Christmas day. Authorities say corrections officer Andrew Lansing was attacked and killed by 27-year-old inmate Rashawn Cannon.
Ohio corrections officer was alone in guard shack when fatally attacked: director
The Director of The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is expected to host media availability on Friday at 3:00 p.m.You can watch the live-stream ...
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A Lima man has been identified as the person responsible for the death of an Ohio corrections officer
RaShawn Cannon was allegedly responsible for the attack that killed long-time Ross Correctional Officer Andrew Lansing.
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More details emerge regarding tragic death of Ohio corrections officer
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — We are learning more about the tragic death of a Ross County corrections officer on Christmas ...
Suspect in killing of RCI correction officer had previous violent crime convictions
Rashawn Cannon, 27, of Allen County, has been identified as the suspect in connection with the killing of Correction Officer ...
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Union calling for accountability in the fatal attack of an Ohio Corrections Officer
The President of the Ohio Civil Service Employee Association sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine urging that the Director of ...