Two inmates dead after group disturbance at Lawton prison, facility locked down

LAWTON, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) is investigating an incident involving several inmates at a prison in Lawton.

According to ODOC, there was a group disturbance at the Lawton Correctional Facility, resulting in deaths and injuries.

ODOC said two inmates died as a result of the disturbance.

The facility is locked down and will remain on lockdown until further notice.

ODOC said more information will be released as it becomes available.