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NC Jail Taken Over by Inmates, Officers Held Hostage
30 Jun
Summary
- Inmates overran a North Carolina jail, taking two officers hostage.
- Authorities regained control after a nine-hour standoff ending Monday.
- All inmates and staff were reported safe after the incident.
Authorities have regained control of the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina following a nine-hour inmate takeover that resulted in two correctional officers being held hostage. The incident began around 5 a.m. on Monday when an unknown number of inmates overpowered guards at the facility, which houses 88 inmates.
While one guard escaped, two were taken hostage. Law enforcement secured the perimeter but could not enter the locked facility. Negotiations led to the release of hostages throughout the morning. By approximately 2 p.m., FBI SWAT, the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation successfully entered the jail, secured the premises, and released the two hostages.
Officials confirmed that all inmates and staff are safe and accounted for, with any injured individuals receiving medical attention. The inmates have been relocated to a secure facility. An investigation into the cause of the takeover is underway, with authorities assessing the extent of damage within the facility.
