Inmates Linked to MS-13 Assault Five Guards in Virginia Prison

Virginia prison authorities reported an incident where five guards sustained injuries following an attack by inmates, primarily identified as members of the MS-13 gang who had entered the U.S. unlawfully. Officials stated that the assault appeared to have been planned in advance.

The disturbance took place at Wallens Ridge State Prison, located in the western part of Virginia, involving inmates who had been convicted for severe crimes such as murder and rape. Emergency medical attention was required for three guards who suffered stab wounds, while two others were also injured during the Friday altercation, as per the Virginia Department of Corrections.

In a press release, the department detailed that six inmates participated in the attack, five of whom were confirmed as MS-13 affiliates from El Salvador unlawfully present in the United States. The sixth inmate, however, was noted as being an American with connections to an alternative gang.

Chad Dotson, heading the Virginia Department of Corrections, expressed in a statement, "These five individuals responsible for this reckless act should have never entered our country. The courageous men and women staffing our prisons risk their safety daily to protect nearly 9 million Virginians. This violent event illustrates the hazards they encounter routinely."

Information on the incident remains limited due to an active investigation ongoing, as revealed by corrections officials.

Three officers received medical treatment and were discharged on the same day, whereas two more remained hospitalized but in stable status. Carla Miles, the spokesperson for the Department of Corrections, mentioned not having updates concerning whether the hospitalized guards were still admitted by Sunday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia expressed his concern through social media channels, stating, "Sending heartfelt wishes for a complete recovery to the three correctional officers in Virginia who were savagely assaulted in a preordained attack by MS-13 affiliates, comprising criminal illegal immigrants who shouldn’t have been here. Virginia steadfastly supports the valiant individuals safeguarding our Commonwealth."