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Inmates Take Two Officers Hostage in North Carolina Jail Standoff
Inmates at a North Carolina detention center have taken two corrections officers hostage during an hours-long standoff. Authorities are working to resolve the situation after inmates overpowered staff and took control of portions of the jail.
29 Jun, 18:10 — 29 Jun, 18:51
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NYTMostly Factual42d ago
Inmates Take Guards Hostage in Hourslong Standoff at North Carolina Jail
The authorities have not yet explained what led to the takeover, which ended Monday afternoon after unspecified negotiations.
By Eduardo Medina
Read full article →Fox NewsMixed42d ago
Two corrections officers held hostage after inmates take over portions of North Carolina detention center
Inmates at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center overpowered guards and held two officers hostage before order was restored, authorities said.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual42d ago
Inmates overpower correctional staff and take over North Carolina jail, authorities say
The guards were released “without further injury,” but officials did not elaborate on their conditions
By Riley Hoffman
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First report: The Independent · 29 Jun, 18:10|Full coverage: 3 · 42m|Window: 42m
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