Kansas Department of Corrections, Kansas
End of Watch: Sunday, May 23, 1993
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: May 23, 1993
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 40 years
Corrections Officer Mark Avery was beaten to death after he and another officer were attacked in the Lansing Correctional Facility's recreation hall.
The two officers were beaten with barbell plates and a stocking cap filled with pool balls.
Officer Avery was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.