Three inmates dead after ‘possible riot’ at Georgia state prison

‘Major fights’ broke out Sunday at prison in Davidsboro, county sheriff said, with a dozen others taken to hospital

Three inmates died and a dozen others were taken to hospital with injuries after a “possible riot” on Sunday at a state prison in Georgia, authorities said.

The Washington county sheriff, Joel Cochran, said several “major fights” broke out early Sunday afternoon at a state prison in Davisboro, the Georgia television news outlet WMAZ reported, resulting in 13 inmates being transported for treatment.

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