Several Inmates Cut by Make-Shift Weapons During Six Inmate on Inmate Fights
Elmira, NY – Seven inmate fights, several large in nature, occurred over a five day period last week, leaving several inmates cut with make-shift weapons and two officers injured as they attempted to stop the fighting.
Between Monday, July 24, and Friday, July 28, staff had to respond to several large fights at the maximum security correctional facility, two of which occurred in the mess hall and involved over a dozen inmates fighting. FULL PRESS RELEASE