Law enforcement officials were holding talks with inmates at the Willacy County Correctional Center, a federal prison in Raymondville, Texas "to ensure a peaceful end to their demonstration," the Valley Morning Star reported Saturday afternoon, citing a statement from the company that operates the facility.
The disturbance rocked the site, about 45 miles north of Brownsville, Friday. A statement from prison owner Management and Training Corp. said several inmates refused to participate in regular work duties early Friday. Inmates told center officials of their dissatisfaction with medical services.
The Valley Morning Star said hundreds of inmates broke out into the facility's recreation yard. Fires were set in three tents at the facility, causing minor damage, and tear gas has been used to quell unruly inmates, officials said.
The company said two officers and a few inmates suffered minor injuries.
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