Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Correctional Officer Justin Pedigo was stabbed and killed by an inmate at the Morgan County Correctional Complex at 541 Wayne Cotton Morgan Drive in Wartburg.
The suspect was serving a sentence for aggravated assault and attempted voluntary manslaughter. He has been moved to another facility.
Officer Pedigo had served with the Tennessee Department of Correction for 10 months. Survivors include his wife, parents, brother, and sister.