Folsom Prison Riot Leaves Inmate Dead Others Injured

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug 12 (Reuters) - One inmate was killed and numerous others injured at California State Prison-Sacramento in a disturbance that broke out shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officials said.

New Folsom Prison Riot update: One inmate killed, 5 taken to hospital with stab wounds, numerous others treated at jail.
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Five inmates from what is also known as the New Folsom Prison were taken to hospitals with stab wounds, and several others were injured, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement.

No staff members were injured in the incident, the state said.

Live aerials over Folsom prison. #CNN affiliate @kcranews is reporting a riot has broken out. @CNNNewsource Ch 1. pic.twitter.com/pEkREU9bSs
— Travis Sattiewhite (@Sattiewhite) August 12, 2015

Ambulance leaving New Folsom Prison following confirmed riot. Awaiting details from CDCR on injuries. pic.twitter.com/NwaHptJAJo
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 The prison is a maximum-security facility that houses about 2,300 inmates outside the state capital, Sacramento.

(Reporting by Sharon Bernstein; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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