Overview

• Six inmates at Wallens Ridge State Prison, including five undocumented MS-13 members and one Sureño 13 member, carried out a coordinated stabbing on May 2, injuring five correctional officers.
• Three officers were treated and released, while two remain hospitalized in stable condition as of May 4, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections.
• The inmates involved, all previously convicted of violent crimes such as murder and rape, are under investigation, with additional charges being prepared.
• The attack raises concerns about officer safety and security protocols at Wallens Ridge, a high-security prison downgraded from Supermax classification.
• The incident has intensified discussions around immigration policies and the U.S. designation of MS-13 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization earlier this year.