Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Information on Inmate Assaults at Scotland Correctional Institution on Aug. 28

RALEIGH
Aug 28, 2018

At approximately 2:48 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Scotland Correctional Institution, two inmates suffered injuries during an inmate-on-inmate assault in a housing unit. Both inmates were transported to outside medical facilities for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time. 

No staff or other offenders were injured during this incident.

The incident is under internal investigation and local law enforcement was contacted. DPS is cooperating with local law enforcement and will seek criminal prosecution against any inmate involved in the assaults.
 

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