Inmate killed in apparent cellmate attack at Virginia prison

RICHMOND, Va. — An inmate was killed Tuesday morning at Greensville Correctional Center following an apparent attack by their cellmate, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).

The attack occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m. when a corrections team member called for assistance from a supervisor.

“One inmate was found on top of their cell partner, who was unresponsive,” a VADOC spokesperson said in a statement. “Corrections team members attempted life-saving measures until first responders from Greensville County arrived on scene to take over these measures.”…

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