Prison Lockdown in Minnesota After Inmates Protest
Around 100 inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater refused to return to their cells on Sunday, resulting in an emergency lockdown, authorities revealed.
The facility, which houses approximately 1,200 inmates, witnessed about 100 prisoners taking part in the protest. The specific reasons for their refusal to comply remain unclear, according to a spokesperson for the prison.
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Corrections confirmed that the prison staff were withdrawn from common areas during the incident. To manage the crisis, a Special Operations Response Team was dispatched.
By Sunday afternoon, two prison officers were safely stationed in a secure control area and maintained communication with authorities.
The situation was described as stable, and there have been no reports of injuries, as reported by FOX 9. Attempts were made to contact the Minnesota Department of Corrections for an official statement, but no response has been received from them, as per Fox News Digital.
This is an ongoing breaking news situation. Stay tuned for further updates.
Note: Authorities have assured that the emergency lockdown situation remains stable. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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