Lawton, OK – A violent altercation between cellmates at the Lawton Correctional Facility left one inmate with multiple puncture wounds, prompting a swift response from emergency services early this morning.
The incident occurred just after 8 a.m. when the altercation escalated to a stabbing. Lawton Fire Department and Kirk’s EMS arrived quickly at the scene to attend to the injured inmate. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. According to officials, the inmate is in stable condition.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the stabbing remain unclear at this time, as the Oklahoma Department of Corrections is continuing to investigate the incident. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the altercation was between two inmates or involved any other factors.
The Lawton Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison, has seen occasional incidents of violence between inmates in the past, but this latest altercation has raised further concerns about safety within the facility.
As the investigation unfolds, more information is expected to be released. Local authorities are working closely with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to piece together what led to the violent incident.
