Tragic Violence Erupts at Hancock State Prison Leaving Two Dead and One Injured Amid Ongoing Safety Crisis

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Two inmates died and another was seriously injured during a gang-related altercation at Hancock State Prison on Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. One prisoner died from injuries sustained in the fight, while the second death appears to be medically related with no visible signs of injury. The incident comes amid growing concerns over prison safety and staffing shortages, with Governor Brian Kemp proposing $600 million for improvements in response to a record number of homicides in Georgia's prison system.