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Nine people injured in riot at Galesburg juvenile detention center
A riot at the Mary Davis Detention Home in Galesburg on Wednesday led to nine people being injured.
A group of juvenile residents became combative at 7:35 p.m., according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Local law enforcement were asked to assist detention home staff in controlling the situation.
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Four staff members sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and five juveniles were also injured. All were treated at the home, with some transported to OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center.
An internal investigation being conducted into the altercation. The sheriff's office says that there is no threat to the surrounding community, with the safety of staff and residents remaining their top priority.
Additional charges could be added for those who either instigated or participated in the fight, according to the sheriff's office.
An incident at the Mary Davis Home in March 2024 led to eight staff members being injured.
Knox County and several local officials were sued by residents in U.S. District Court last June for what they claim were abusive practices, such as keeping them in solitary confinement despite warnings that it wasn't safe. The lawsuit remains pending.
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