In a shocking incident, rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was reportedly attacked and stabbed multiple times by a fellow inmate at the California Correctional Institution (CCI) in Tehachapi. The alleged assailant, 42-year-old Santino Casio, is currently serving a life sentence for murder and has a history of violent behavior behind bars.
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the attack occurred around 7:20 AM on Monday morning in a prison housing unit. Immediate medical assistance was provided to Lanez, who was subsequently transported to a hospital for further treatment. His camp has reported that he sustained 14 stab wounds and suffered from collapsed lungs as a result of the brutal assault.
Following the incident, Casio has been placed in restricted housing while an investigation is underway. He has a long criminal history, having been sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and personal use of a deadly weapon. Additionally, while incarcerated, Casio has faced further charges leading to sentences for assaulting another prisoner with a deadly weapon and for possessing or manufacturing a deadly weapon while in prison.
Tory Lanez is currently serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during an altercation after a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in 2020. The incident has drawn significant media attention and public scrutiny, especially following Lanez’s conviction and subsequent sentencing.
As the investigation into the stabbing continues, Lanez’s condition remains a focal point amid the ongoing concerns about safety within the prison system and the risk posed by violent inmates. This attack marks a troubling chapter in the life of the rapper, who has faced numerous legal battles and controversies in recent years.
