Inmate Subdued; Shot Guard With Own Gun
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA —
A prison inmate who grabbed a guard’s gun held the guard hostage briefly before he was subdued by police Sunday, authorities said.
The Holmesburg Prison inmate was being treated for a cut at a prison hospital unit when he reportedly grabbed the gun and shot the guard, who was listed in serious condition with a wound to the abdomen. The guard managed to kick the gun away from the inmate after being held hostage for about 30 minutes, police said.
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