‘Surge in violence’ leads to Lawton Correctional Facility lockdown
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 8:22 AM CDT
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Correctional Facility is now under lockdown -- in response to a surge in violence.
Prison officials say multiple inmates and staff members have been hurt in recent incidents. They add that a large number of weapons have also been found at the facility.
That’s why they say the prison has been moved to lockdown status, during which a full search will be carried out, to remove any weapons or contraband.
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