Alameda County Inmate Stabs Deputy In Face: Report

OAKLAND, CA -- An Alameda County Sheriff's deputy was reportedly stabbed in the face and neck last week by an Oakland inmate. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. Feb. 14 at Glenn Dyer Jail, according to CBS SF.

The news station said 26-year-old Agustin Gonzalez used a "makeshift weapon" in the attack, which could now land him an attempted murder charge.

"The District Attorney now will decide if Gonzalez will face attempted murder of a police officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and possession of a deadly weapon in jail charges," CBS SF reported.

The incident apparently began when the "deputy was bringing the inmate hot water to be used for making food to the F-pod on the first floor of the jail during recreation time."

"The deputy suffered puncture wounds from the shank in the struggle. Authorities said it appeared Gonzalez was trying to go for the deputy’s jugular to kill him," the news station reported.

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