End of Watch: Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm
Minnesota Department of Corrections, Minnesota
End of Watch Wednesday, July 18, 2018
BIO
Age Not available
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Assault
Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
Offender In custody
Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm was beaten to death by an inmate at Minnesota Correction Facility – Stillwater at approximately 1:30 pm.
He was supervising inmates in the prison’s industry building when he was attacked by one inmate with a hammer. Officer Gomm was transported to Regions Hospital, in St. Paul, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Gomm had served with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for 16 years.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Commissioner Tom Roy
Minnesota Department of Corrections
1450 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (651) 361-7200
