Inmate Killed in Hardeman County Fights

Inmate Leon Kelly was killed in an altercation with another inmate at Central State Prison in Georgia, with the Bibb County Coroner's Office reporting he was stabbed to death. Meanwhile, in Tennessee, a series of fights at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility resulted in the death of one inmate and injuries to five others; these incidents occurred during separate altercations early Saturday morning. CoreCivic, the prison's operator, stated that staff intervened promptly and provided medical assistance before emergency services arrived. One inmate was pronounced dead shortly after being hospitalized, while two others remain in care, and three were treated and returned to the facility. Both incidents are under investigation by their respective state departments. The ongoing issues at CoreCivic facilities, including investigations for past violence and staffing shortages, have raised concerns about inmate safety.