In a tragic event at the Ross Correctional Institution, a corrections officer was killed following an assault by an inmate on Christmas Day. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) confirmed that the officer succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack early on Christmas morning. This incident has sparked outrage, with union leaders for prison guards calling for significant changes to ensure officer safety in correctional facilities. The community mourns the loss of the officer, who was performing their duties on a day typically reserved for family and celebration.