At approximately, 7:30 p.m., on June 17, an officer with the Doña Ana County Detention Center was attacked by Detainee Eugene Bennett, who is housed in a medium custody unit, during medication distribution.
The officer received multiple stab wounds and was transported to University Medical Center in El Paso, for treatment of the injuries sustained during the incident.
According to current information, the officer is in stable condition. The officer’s name is being withheld at this time at the request of the officer and family.
Information from Doña Ana County