Hutchinson Correctional Facility
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Corrections officials are investigating four altercations at the Hutchinson Correctional facility, according to a media release.
On Wednesday at approximately 3:40 p.m., 5:21 p.m. and 6:52 p.m., three separate incidents occurred between inmates at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility — Central Unit.
On Thursday at approximately 2:19 a.m. a fourth incident occurred between inmates at the HCF — Central Unit. All four incidents are believed to be Security Threat Group (STG) related.
The first incident occurred between three inmates in an education classroom at HCF — Central Unit. One inmate received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the facility infirmary for observation. The other inmates involved in the altercation were placed in administrative segregation.
The second and third incidents occurred at the HCF — Central Unit dining room. Each separate incident occurred between three inmates. All inmates involved in the altercations were placed in administrative segregation.
The fourth incident occurred at the HCF — Central Unit food service. One inmate received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the facility infirmary for observation. The inmate was later placed in administrative segregation. The other inmates involved in the altercation were placed in administrative segregation.
The HCF — Central Unit has been placed on lockdown until further notice and visits at HCF — Central Unit have been cancelled for this weekend.
There were no staff injuries during any of the four incidents and no inmates were sent to the hospital. No other information is available at this time due to the ongoing investigation.