An inmate was hospitalized Sunday evening after a fight broke out among multiple inmates inside the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, according to deputies. The injured inmate was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office says it is still piecing together exactly what happened.
Deputies reported the altercation around 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to WGNO. The outlet reports that detectives are now working to identify all of the inmates involved and to determine whether any weapons were used during the scuffle. The circumstances of the fight remain under investigation by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, as reported by FOX 8.
The injured inmate was transported to the hospital in an Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office unit, per the same account. One inmate was hurt and taken in for treatment, WDSU's report on the incident confirms, though the station did not detail the extent of the injuries. WWL-TV said it reached out to the sheriff's office for additional information on the altercation.
Investigators Still Sorting Out What Happened
The sheriff's office has not yet said how many inmates were involved beyond describing it as a fight between multiple people, and detectives have not confirmed whether a weapon was used. The agency said all responsible individuals will be held accountable, according to WDSU.
No further details on the injured inmate's condition or identity have been released. The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify everyone involved and sort out the sequence of events inside the facility.
Jail Fights Have Flared Before at the Orleans Justice Center
Sunday's incident is not the first time multiple inmates have clashed inside the Orleans Justice Center. In a separate fight previously reported by WDSU, at least three inmates were involved in a physical altercation in which makeshift weapons were used, and multiple inmates sustained significant injuries, including lacerations and puncture wounds. Two inmates from that fight were taken to a local hospital and were in intensive care, and deputies recovered a makeshift weapon, according to the same WDSU report.
The same fight, detailed by NOLA.com, began around 4:55 p.m. and involved at least three inmates, with two hospitalized and reported to be in intensive care. In yet another incident reported by WDSU, four inmates were involved in a fight, three were injured, and three were taken to University Medical Center — one of whom was admitted in critical condition and later died.
It is not established how often fights like Sunday's occur at the Orleans Justice Center. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office has not released additional information about the inmate hospitalized this week, and the investigation into the Nov. 1 altercation continues.
