Five Guards Injured in Premeditated MS-13 Attack at Virginia Prison
Five guards were injured, including three stabbed, in a planned attack by MS-13 gang members at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia.
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In a premeditated assault on Friday at Wallens Ridge State Prison, five guards were injured, with three officers stabbed. The assailants were identified as MS-13 gang members, primarily from El Salvador and in the U.S. illegally, with a sixth inmate being a U.S. citizen affiliated with another gang. This incident highlights the ongoing risks for corrections officers, as stated by Virginia DOC officials and the Governor. Three of the injured guards have since been treated and released, while two remain hospitalized in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing.
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- The attack highlights the failures of the immigration system and the need for comprehensive reforms to ensure that individuals who pose a threat to public safety are not allowed to remain in the country.
- Additionally, the focus should also be on addressing the underlying issues that lead individuals to join gangs like MS-13, including poverty and lack of opportunities.
- It's crucial to promote a nuanced discussion around immigration that differentiates between individuals who pose a danger and those who are seeking a better life.
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