Inmate left in serious condition after altercation at KVSP

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An inmate was left in serious condition after an altercation at Kern Valley State Prison Monday morning.

Staff at the prison observed two inmates at Kern Valley State Prison striking each other in a yard around 11 a.m., according to officials. The two stopped with verbal orders from staff.

One of the inmates sustained injuries and was taken to an outside medical facility for a higher level of care. The victim is in serious condition and the suspect was placed on restricted housing…

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