Paul Flores attacked for a second time by fellow inmate at Pleasant Valley Prison, CDCR says

COALINGA, Calif. (KION-TV)- Paul Flores who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Cal Poly student Kristen Smart was attacked for the second time at Pleasant Valley State Prison on Wednesday afternoon

A spokesperson with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to our affiliate KEYT that Flores sustained injuries during the attack and was transported to an outside medical facility, but is now back at Pleasant Valley State Prison in fair condition.

The CDCR confirmed that around 3:27 p.m., correctional staff saw Flores being stabbed by another inmate in a recreation yard.

The spokesperson confirmed that an officer ended the incident with verbal commands and recovered two inmate-created weapons at the scene.

KEYT said the inmate who attacked Flores is currently in restricted housing and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Flores was attacked by a fellow inmate in August 2023 at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Jason Richard Budrow was charged with felony attempted murder among other charges in December 2023.