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Riot at New Folsom Prison Injures 4 as Investigation Gets Underway

The disturbance triggered an internal inquiry with participants moved to restricted housing.

Overview

  • About 20 incarcerated people fought around 10 a.m. inside Facility A, a high‑security unit at California State Prison, Sacramento.
  • Prison staff used chemical agents, warning shots, and other non‑lethal force to regain control, according to CDCR.
  • The Folsom Fire Department declared a Multi‑Casualty Incident, evaluated five prisoners, and transported four with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
  • No staff members were injured, and movement at the institution is currently limited, officials said.
  • Authorities recovered four improvised weapons at the scene, and the episode follows other recent violent incidents across California’s prison system.