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Sussex I State Prison placed on lockdown after inmate stabbing

Posted at 9:36 PM, Aug 22, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-22 21:36:46-04

SUSSEX CO., Va. – The Sussex I State Prison has been placed on lockdown after an inmate stabbing Wednesday, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Officials say the stabbing happened during an afternoon religious service and resulted in an injury.

There is no further information.

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