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Prisoner convicted of murder accused of attacking officer at Columbus Correctional

Summary by WWAY TV
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is now charged with attempted first-degree murder after authorities say he attacked a correctional officer at Columbus Correctional Institution. Officials say Alfonso Lewis is accused of assaulting the officer Saturday afternoon at the Whiteville prison. The officer remains hospitalized and is recovering from injuries sustained in the attack. Lewis has been transferred to Gran…
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WWAY TV broke the news on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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