O.C. Inmate Killed, 2 Hurt by Prison Guards’ Gunfire
A 29-year-old prisoner from Orange County was killed and two other inmates were wounded Wednesday when guards at High Desert State Prison in Susanville fired to break up a fight, prison officials said.
Lt. Paul Edwards identified the dead prisoner as David Torres, who was serving an 11-year sentence for robbery.
The incident began Wednesday morning when 10 Asian American inmates attacked eight Latino prisoners, officials said in a statement.
When warning shots did not stop the melee, guards fired to protect inmates who were on the ground and were no longer able to defend themselves from attacks, the statement said.
The shootings are being investigated by prison officials and the Lassen County district attorney.
Edwards said the two wounded inmates were in stable condition.
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