2 inmates killed in separate local prisons during altercations

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two inmates were killed in local prisons during altercations, according to authorities.

The latest death was at Hancock State Prison, but News 12 meanwhile learned of another killing at Augusta State Medical Prison.

Hancock State Prison

Officials with the Georgia Department of Corrections says Hancock State Prison inmate Jaylin Bell died on Feb. 6, 2026.

Bell died after an altercation with his cellmate, according to officials…

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