DENVER — The Colorado DOC announced Monday that it has lifted a statewide suspension of prison visitation at all locations, except for the Bent County Correctional Facility, where a Friday night incident left two inmates dead.
The CDOC said a third inmate was hospitalized, but no staff was hurt. The Bent County facility remains on lockdown.
The CDOC announced the statewide visitation suspension on Sunday, following the Friday night incident. In a Facebook post, the department explained that the suspension was triggered as a precautionary measure.
“This is a precautionary decision intended to support department operations and maintain the safety and security of our facilities. There are no known threats to the surrounding communities at this time,” the DOC said in the post.
The CDOC Office of the Inspector General is leading the investigation.
No additional details are being released while the inquiry and next-of-kin notifications are underway.
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