Gang-Related Fight at Nevada Maximum-Security Prison Leaves 3 Dead, 9 Injured

Violence at Ely State Prison prompts lockdown and investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.

Three inmates were killed in the altercation, with nine others requiring medical treatment.
The fight is believed to have stemmed from a feud between rival gangs within the prison.
Ely State Prison, Nevada's only maximum-security facility, remains under lockdown.
No prison staff or officers were injured during the incident.
The prison has faced previous issues, including a hunger strike over conditions in 2022.