Kern Valley State Prison, Delano, California
February 7, 2017
A small fight leads to a riot involving approximately 125 prisoners. The incident spreads to a second cell block where 6 prisoners are attacked by guards using pepper spray and “less than lethal” direct impact rounds. Five prisoners are transported to a local hospital for injuries.
Citations:
“Riot broke out at Kern Valley State Prison on Tuesday, officials say“, The Bakersfield Californian, February 7, 2017.
