12-29-2014 Indiana:A murder investigation is underway at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility following an inmate death.
25-year-old Kango Douglas was stabbed multiple times in the face, neck and head shortly before noon on Friday. The incident took place in the south campus recreation yard.
Indiana State Police detectives and WVCF Internal Affairs investigators have a person of interest linked to the attack.
The offenders identity will not be released pending the outcome of the criminal probe. The suspect has been placed in a restrictive status housing unit.
Douglas was rushed from the WVCF by ambulance to Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was then LifeLined by helicopter to and Indianapolis hospital. Douglas remained unresponsive for questioning.
He was pronounced dead at 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The Marion County Coroner's Office will schedule an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Investigators are working to pinpoint the motive for the fatal stabbing. The murder weapon has not been recovered.
Douglas was serving a 55 year sentence for Marion County rape, criminal deviate conduct and burglary convictions.
Indiana State Police will coordinate the ongoing criminal investigation. ..Source.. by Kyle Inskeep
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