Jul 07, 2023

RCPD: 2 Riley Co. inmates hospitalized after altercation

Posted Jul 07, 2023 2:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged aggravated battery in the Riley County Jail

Just after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, a 25- and 28-year-old male inmates  reported inmate Shawn Samuelson, 22, of Manhattan, hit the 25-year-old victim in the head and inmates Travell Hairston, 32, and Jarman Morgan, 45, both of Manhattan punched the 28-year-old victim multiple times, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Both victims were transported to Via Christi for treatment of lacerations. Samuelson, Hairston, and Morgan face additional requested charges of aggravated battery and remain confined in the Riley County Jail.