Inmate in Trinidad killed during gang war fare inside maximum security prison

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has described the incident as "a deeply troubling incident," where gang violence broke out among inmates at the Maximum Security Prison, resulting in the fatal stabbing of one prisoner over the last weekend.

"The safety and security at all prison facilities across Trinidad and Tobago is a matter of national concern, and we are working closely with the Prison Service to prevent any recurrence. My thoughts are with the family of the deceased and all those affected," the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Intelligence and Investigations, Suzette Martin, said in a statement following the incident last Saturday.

The TTPS said that the Prison Department responded swiftly to the situation after receiving reports of unrest inside the facility assisting Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service officers on duty.

The TTPS said despite efforts to de-escalate the situation, one male inmate sustained multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after. Following formal identification and notification of his family, the identity of the deceased inmate will be released.

It said that a full-scale investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the violence and those responsible will be held accountable.

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