Jail Inmate Dies After Deadly Assault in Uruguay
Death Takes Place at Pasteur Hospital
Santiago Vázquez, Uruguay – A 28-year-old inmate tragically passed away on Wednesday at the Pasteur Hospital, where he had been transported after sustaining fatal injuries at the Santiago Vázquez prison.
Inmate Experiences Stab Wounds, Blows to the Face
The victim, who was serving a sentence of two years and eight months for drug supply crimes, was injured in the medium-security unit 4C of Santiago Vázquez. He was initially treated within the prison walls before being transferred to the hospital for further care.
Involvement of Another Inmate Revealed
An autopsy has confirmed that the inmate died due to the injuries sustained during the assault, carried out by another 25-year-old inmate serving a sentence for robbery.
Preceding Encounter Ignites Deadly Confrontation
The two inmates had a preceding altercation on the day before the fight, but the incident took a deadly turn the next day when they faced each other once more in a common area, armed with prison-made weapons.
Prosecution Continues Investigation into Murder
The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, with the perpetrator remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.
