Russian Prison Hostage Crisis Ends with Sniper-Operated Killings of 4 Hostage-Takers

A prison uprising occurred in the Volgograd region of Russia, where inmates took staff hostage at a prison colony. At least one staff member was killed, and graphic footage showed three staff members lying motionless in pools of blood. The inmates, who were attending a disciplinary commission meeting, captured the staff. The national guard reported that the inmates were "neutralized" and all hostages were freed, but details of the violence were scarce.