NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — An inmate was injured following an attack in the Orleans Justice Center.
According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, an inmate suffered injuries to the head after being attacked by another inmate with a sharp object. The offending inmate allegedly attempted to take the victim’s personal belongings by force.
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The injured inmate was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. OPSO officials said the offending inmate was re-booked on new charges. The housing unit where the incident occurred was placed on lockdown and Special Response Team deputies initiated a security sweep…