New Mexico State Penitentiary riot

Quand

2 févr. 1980 – 3 févr. 1980

Type

Émeute

Morts

33

Coordonnées

35.56° N, 106.06° W

Description

most violent prison riot in U.S. history

Injured

200

Participants

1156

Most violent prison riot in U.S. history

The New Mexico State Penitentiary riot, which took place on February 2 and 3, 1980, at the Penitentiary of New Mexico (PNM) south of Santa Fe, was the most violent prison riot in U.S. history in terms of injuries and their nature, and second deadliest riot in fatalities. Inmates took complete control of the prison and twelve officers were taken hostage.

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