Inmate dies in Curran-Fromhold stabbing incident
An inmate at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility died last night after a stabbing incident inside the Holmesburg prison.
A 42-year-old was pronounced dead at Aria Health-Torresdale around 10:30 p.m. from multiple wounds.
Three other inmates were injured; two 24-year-olds were stabbed in the back and stomach, and a 28-year-old was stabbed in the back. All three are expected to recover.
It’s not clear yet what the inmates were stabbed with.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Brought to you by PlanPhilly
PlanPhilly
In-depth, original reporting on housing, transportation, and development.