Nevada
Third inmate killed in Nevada prison fight identified by police
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The third prisoner killed in a Nevada prison fight has been officially identified by police.
On Tuesday, the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a prison fight that broke out at Ely State Prison around 9:41 a.m.
Officers have now identified the victim as Anthony Williams, 41. He was serving a life sentence for murder.
The two other victims were identified Wednesday as Zackaria Luz, 43, and Connor Brown, 22.
Officers confirmed that all three died of sharp force injuries.
While details of the fight were not immediately available, nine inmates would be transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment following the fight.
Gov. Lombardo’s office also confirmed the incident was “gang-related.”
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