On Feb. 9, 2025, at approximately 1630 hours, Inmate Nelson Barrera used an improvised weapon to stab an officer, striking the officer’s protective vest twice. The officer was able to leave the area and call for assistance. Staff immediately responded and blocked Barrera in his cell.
The injured officer was treated and medically cleared at the institution and is resting at home.
Staff made several unsuccessful attempts to persuade Inmate Barrera to relinquish the weapon. Barrera then punched a security window and injured his arms and hands. Eventually, without force, he gave staff two inmate-manufactured weapons and allowed himself to be handcuffed and treated by the institutions medical staff at Triage Treatment Area.
Barrera was transferred to another institution. Prison officials are currently investigating the incident. The case will be referred to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office for possible felony prosecution.
Inmate Barrera was received from San Francisco County on April 20, 2011. He was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for second-degree murder and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury/death.
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