An investigation is underway into the death of an Ohio corrections officer. Officer Andrew Lansing was attacked by an inmate on Christmas morning at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe, according to officials.

Rashawn Cannon was identified as the inmate who assaulted and killed Officer Andrew Lansing at the Ross Correctional Institution.

A correction officer has died following an inmate assault at a prison in Ross County, Ohio, according to authorities.