Three inmates dead after incident at Washington State Prison

Three inmates are dead following an incident at a Georgia Department of Corrections facility that began around 1:30 p.m. Sunday

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three inmates are dead following an incident at a Georgia Department of Corrections facility that began around 1:30 p.m. on  Sunday.

Local law enforcement agencies, including Georgia State Patrol, the Davisboro Police Department, and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, responded to assist with the situation. Officials say their role was to maintain security around the outside perimeter while Georgia Department of Corrections officers handled the incident inside the facility.

By around 6 p.m., the Department of Corrections released outside law enforcement, stating the facility was safe and secure.

Approximately 14 inmates were transported for medical treatment, along with one correctional officer.

Washington County Coroner Paul Hodges confirmed that three inmates died as a result of the incident.

Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the situation or the condition of those who were hospitalized. The investigation remains ongoing.