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Colorado DOC Investigates Incident at Bent County Correctional Facility; Two Inmates Dead, One Hospitalized
Description: The Colorado Department of Corrections is investigating an incident at Bent County Correctional Facility that resulted in two inmate deaths and one hospitalization. Officials say there is no threat to the surrounding community, while the facility remains on lockdown and visitation is suspended. Read the Full Statement from the CDOC...
Colorado Corrections Responds to Deadly Incident at Bent County Prison; No Threat to Public, Investigation Ongoing
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and state officials, is actively responding to an incident that occurred at the Bent County Correctional Facility on the evening of June 6, 2026. There are no known threats to the surrounding communities at this time.
The CDOC Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is the lead investigative agency for this matter. We can confirm at this time that two offenders have passed away, and a third offender was transported to an outside medical facility for treatment. No staff members were injured during the incident.
To protect the integrity of the active, ongoing investigation and out of respect for the next-of-kin notification process, no further details will be released or confirmed at this time.
The facility remains on lockdown status, and all system-wide visitation has been suspended until further notice. Further updates will be issued only through the proper investigative channels as verified information becomes available.
