Authorities investigating fatal stabbing of Oklahoma inmate

LAWTON

Inmate's fatal stabbing under investigation

Authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing Friday of an inmate at the Lawton Correctional Facility.

Brian C. Piper, 31, was pronounced dead at a hospital Friday night after prison staff found him suffering from multiple stab wounds inside the facility, Department of Corrections officials reported.

The Department of Corrections contracts with Lawton Correctional Facility, which is a private prison operated by GEO Group Inc.

Piper was serving time for possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, possession of substances to be used as precursors to manufacture methamphetamine and using an offensive weapon while in commission of a felony.

Staff reports