While conducting showers on Juliette Pod Offender Brakefield had manipulated the hand restraints causing his hands to be free. The offender was able to gain control of the housing unit keys. Offender Brakefield then began unlocking several doors letting the following offenders from their cell. The four offenders then proceeded to Offender Jerome Harris #203772 cell where they assaulted him. Offender Tate #175958 used a weapon to assault Offender Harris #203772 causing multiple puncture wounds to the head, back, chest and facial area. Paramedics arrived and took over the care of Offender Harris and prepared him for transport to the nearest trauma center. Offender Harris #203772 was transported to Southwest Regional Medical Center via ambulance for further treatment. Upon arriving to Southwest medical center it was determined that Offender Harris #203772 needed to be transported to UMC located in Jackson Mississippi . Staff enter J-pod and conducted a shake down of Offender Marcus Brakefield assigned cell. Lieutenant D. Miles discovered a 6 inch sharpened metal instrument on person.