FLORENCE, AZ — Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) officials say several inmates were injured during a group fight at a state prison in Florence over the weekend.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Eyman facility.
Officials say the altercation appears to be a result of a gang-related dispute and violence.
Several inmates were evaluated and treated by health care staff while several others were taken to off-site hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries, according to ADCRR. One inmate received serious injuries and remains in critical condition.
No prison staff were injured.
Officials say "ADCRR is confident that this targeted, gang-related incident does not represent a threat to the wider inmate population or ADCRR staff, nor is it reflective of the broader safety conditions inside Arizona’s prisons. ADCRR continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its staff with onsite employee support resources available 24/7 at every prison complex."
Visitation at this prison location has been cancelled until further notice.
No additional details have been provided.
