BEAUMONT, Texas — An inmate was seriously injured during a fight at a Beaumont prison.
It happened Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Two inmates were seen fighting at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beaumont Medium around 7:40 a.m., according to a Bureau of Prisons release.
One of the inmates sustained life-threatening injuries that required outside medical treatment.
No other inmates or prison staff members were injured during the incident. Prison staff do not believe the general public was ever in danger.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified.
FCI Beaumont is a medium security facility and currently houses more than 1,500 male offenders.
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From a FCI Beaumont release:
We can confirm on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at approximately 7:40 a.m., two inmates were observed fighting at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beaumont Medium, in Beaumont Texas. Responding staff immediately secured the area. One inmate sustained life-threatening injuries requiring outside medical treatment.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation was notified. No staff or other inmates were injured and at no time was the public in danger.
FCI Beaumont Medium is a medium security facility and currently houses 1,659 male offenders.
Additional information about the Bureau of Prisons can be found at www.bop.gov.
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