MS-13 Gang Members Allegedly Stab 3 Virginia State Prison Officers

Epoch Times

03-05-2025

Three corrections officers at the Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia were attacked by six inmates in an 'apparently premeditated stabbing' incident, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said in a May 2
'The attack occurred at approximately 09:45 a.m. on Friday, May 2. Five of the six inmates involved in the attack are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador, who were in this country illegally. Each have been convicted of violent crimes including aggravated murder, first and second degree murder, and rape,' said the statement.
'The other inmate involved in the attack is a confirmed member of the Sureno 13 gang and from the United States, serving a sentence for second degree murder.'
In total, five officers were shifted outside for medical treatment. Three have been discharged, including two who had suffered minor injuries while responding to the attack.
Two officers are still in the hospital and are in 'stable condition,' VADOC said.
'Praying for the full recovery of the three Virginia correctional officers brutally stabbed today in a premeditated attack by MS-13 gang members, criminal illegal immigrants who should never have been in our country to begin with,' Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a May 3
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Mara Salvatrucha or MS-13 is one of the largest Hispanic criminal street
The group is estimated to have more than 10,000 members in the United States. In February, the Department of State
Sureno 13 is a transnational criminal street gang that originated in southern California and is known to engage in criminal activities such as human trafficking, murder, extortion, and narcotics trafficking, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Virginia attack is currently under investigation and VADOC refused to provide any more details on the incident until the probe is completed.
'Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place,' said VADOC Director Chad Dotson.
'Every single day, our officers put their lives on the line to ensure public safety for the more than 8.8 million people across the Commonwealth. This attack is an example of the dangers they face when they show up to work every day. Our officers are heroes, and I commend the team at Wallens Ridge for their swift response,' he said.
The Epoch Times reached out to VADOC for additional comment.
Removal of Illegal Immigrants
Under the Trump administration, there has been an intense effort to arrest and remove illegal immigrants and criminals.
In an April 29
The arrests include '2,288 gang members from Tren de Aragua, MS-13, 18th Street and other gangs. Additionally, 1,329 were accused or convicted of sex offenses, and 498 were accused or convicted of murder,' said ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons. 'We're just 100 days into this administration and thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is using every tool at its disposal to enforce our country's immigration laws and protect our communities.'
However, the administration is facing significant legal challenges in its enforcement efforts.
In January, President Donald Trump had
On April 30, U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy
The order, which is a modification of a previous injunction issued by the judge on April 18, puts roadblocks in Washington's attempt to deport the criminals from Guantanamo Bay.
Earlier on April 23, border czar Tom Homan
His comments came after a district judge issued a ruling on April 9 that blocked the government from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport people.
Homan pushed back on the court decision. 'Maybe we've got to hold off on some of the deportation operation we're doing, but it's not going to stop us from seeking these people now, arresting them, and taking them off the streets of the United States while we're waiting for the courts to decide,' he said.