The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, has been relocated from a federal prison in Arizona to a transfer facility in Oklahoma, according to reports.
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ inmate search indicates that Chauvin, 48, is now at the administrative security federal transfer center in Oklahoma City. These centers are used for temporarily holding inmates who are being transferred between federal agencies.
According to Bureau spokesperson Randilee Giamusso, Chauvin was moved on Friday. The reason for the move was not disclosed, but citing privacy, safety, and security concerns.
Chauvin sustained severe injuries in November 2023 when another inmate attacked him with 22 stab wounds at the Arizona facility. The attacker stated that the assault was due to Chauvin’s high-profile status.
Chauvin’s mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, has asked people not to send him mail, books, or commissary money due to his temporary relocation to Oklahoma City. She mentioned that she is unaware of his permanent placement and requested that social media users refrain from posting inquiries about her son to avoid increasing her anxiety. She stated that while she will provide updates when possible, she currently lacks detailed information.
Chauvin was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for second-degree and third-degree murder in the 2020 death of Floyd, an event that ignited nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism.
