Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was reportedly stabbed and seriously injured in a federal prison in Arizona. The incident occurred on Friday at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson. Chauvin was treated with "life-saving measures" at the prison before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation. No details about the attack or the inmate responsible have been provided.

Chauvin, 47, is currently serving a 21-year federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights and a 22 1/2-year state sentence for second-degree murder. Floyd's death in May 2020 ignited widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Chauvin's conduct during the incident, which was captured on video, was deemed criminal. The news of Chauvin's assault has sparked reflection and raised concerns about safety within the prison system.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons notified the FBI of the incident, and visiting at the facility has been suspended. This incident comes just months after the stabbing of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida. It brings further attention to the issue of inmate safety and raises questions about the ability of the Bureau of Prisons to protect high-profile prisoners.