A disturbance occurred at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in three inmate fatalities and injuries to 12 inmates and one guard. The incident began during visitation hours as a fight among inmates.
Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran reported "several major fights" took place within the facility. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed that the situation was brought under control, and all inmates were accounted for following the disturbance.
Officials have not released information regarding the cause of the altercations or the current conditions of the injured individuals.