ST. PAUL, MN – On July 18, 2018, Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm was killed in the line of duty while working at the Stillwater Correctional Facility. Governor Tim Walz has issued the statement below in honor of the anniversary of his death:

“One year ago today, Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm was killed in the line of duty at the Stillwater Correctional Facility. My thoughts are with his friends, family, and community as they continue to grapple with this tragedy. No one should fear being assaulted or killed in their place of work. I am committed to making our correctional facilities safer for employees and inmates by hiring more staff and encouraging programs that decrease violence. Officer Gomm’s legacy is not forgotten.”