An inmate at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City was stabbed to death on Friday, the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) said.

The victim was identified as Jeffrey Carter, 48.

According to a statement released by the DOC, the stabbing occurred at 8:50 a.m. on the 200 range of D Cell House East Side. Carter was taken to the Medical Services Unit at the prison and then transported to St. Anthony Memorial Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m.

“Several potential suspects have been identified but are not being named at this time as the investigation continues,” the DOC said.

The investigation is being conducted by the Indiana State Police, the DOC added, and the LaPorte County Coroner’s Office has been notified.

Carter was serving two concurrent felony sentences from Marion County: 55 years for attempt to commit murder and one year for possession of an unpermitted handgun. His earliest possible release date was March 28, 2024.

Posted 1/18/2010