Derek Chauvin, Officer Convicted for George Floyd Killing, Stabbed in Prison: Official

Former officer was rushed to a local hospital, authorities say.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin appears via Zoom from a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., on March 17, 2023. Minnesota Judicial Branch via AP

The former police officer who was convicted of killing George Floyd was stabbed in prison, according to the state’s top law enforcement official.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison told media outlets that he was informed that Derek Chauvin was stabbed.