Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Deadly Brawl at Sinaloa Prison Kills Ten, Injures Sixteen
A fight broke out inside El Castillo Penitentiary in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Ten people died: nine people who were in prison and one visitor from a family.
Sixteen inmates were hurt and taken for medical care.
Authorities said they brought the prison under control.
Security personnel stayed there to help keep people safe.
Officials suspended visits as a precaution.
The State Attorney General's Office will investigate what happened.
Staff are also contacting families of the people who died.
A fight at El Castillo Penitentiary in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, left 10 people dead.
The Sinaloa Public Security Secretariat said nine people in custody and one family visitor died.
Sixteen inmates were injured and transferred for medical treatment.
Authorities said the prison was brought under control and security personnel remained at the facility.
Visits were suspended, and the State Attorney General's Office will investigate.
- Who
- Nine people in custody and one family visitor died; 16 inmates were injured.
- What
- A prison brawl left 10 people dead and 16 inmates injured.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Where
- El Castillo Penitentiary in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Why
- The cause of the fight has not been established; authorities said it will be investigated.
- Deaths
- 10: nine people in custody and one family visitor
- Injured
- 16 inmates, transferred for medical treatment
- Facility
- El Castillo Penitentiary
- Location
- Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico
- Date
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Response
- Authorities said the prison was under control, with security personnel remaining at the site.
- Investigation
- The State Attorney General's Office was notified and will investigate.
- Visitation
- Suspended as a precautionary measure.