Inmates' Premeditated Attack Injures Guards at Virginia Prison
Five guards were injured in a premeditated attack by MS-13 gang members at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia, leading to hospitalizations.
Summary
A violent attack at Virginia's Wallens Ridge State Prison injured five guards, three of whom were stabbed, by inmates reportedly affiliated with MS-13 and Sureno 13. Six inmates, all convicted of violent crimes, were involved, with five being illegal immigrants from El Salvador. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of prison guards and the presence of violent gangs in the U.S. The attack has garnered criticism, highlighting the issues surrounding illegal immigration and public safety. An ongoing investigation is in place.
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- The attack was premeditated and involved violent inmates with serious criminal backgrounds, including gang affiliations.
- Authorities emphasize the dangers prison guards face daily, citing the incident as a significant threat to public safety.
- The existence of gangs like MS-13 highlights complexities related to immigration and crime in the U.S.
USA TODAY·1M· "…Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place."