ODOC Investigating Inmate Fight At Lawton Correctional Facility

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is investigating a fight at the Lawton Correctional Facility. Officials said a large fight broke out between inmates Friday night. According to the report, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the medium-securit

Saturday, April 6th 2019, 5:53 pm

By: Brieon Sumlin

ODOC Investigating Inmate Fight At Lawton Correctional Facility

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is investigating a fight at the Lawton Correctional Facility.

Officials said a large fight broke out between inmates Friday night.

According to the report, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the medium-security private prison.

Officials said the fight involved 46 inmates.

Nine inmates were injured, six of them were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

According to the report, none of the injuries were life-threatening. No staff members were injured.

The facility has been placed on lockdown for the weekend. Visitation is also canceled.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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