Two dead, numerous injured after ‘operational error’ at Lawton Correctional Facility
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Two inmates died and numerous inmates were reportedly hurt after what is being called a group disturbance took place at the Lawton Correctional Facility, Friday, May 10.
In a letter sent to news agencies by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, an operational error allowed for the incident to happen. The letter further stated the incident was related to security threat groups, or gangs.
The Geo Group, who operates the prison, also told news agencies that the deaths and numerous injuries took place due to an inmate-on-inmate assault.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is currently investigating the incident.
7News Video Journalist Tyler McClelland was at the scene and got video of the med flight leaving the facility. You can view the footage above.
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