A brutal assault left prison guards severely injured, highlighting the dangers of failed immigration policies and the persistent threat of MS-13 gang members within the borders.
The vicious assault at Wallens Ridge State Prison exposed yet another deadly consequence of America’s border crisis.
Five of the six inmates responsible are MS-13 members from El Salvador who entered the country illegally and were already convicted of heinous crimes including murder and rape.
The coordinated attack in western Virginia’s Wise County left corrections officers fighting for their lives as the criminal gang members launched their assault.
Three officers suffered severe stab wounds requiring hospitalization, while two others were also injured in the brutal ambush.
As of Sunday, three officers had been discharged while two remained hospitalized in stable condition.
Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chad Dotson condemned the attack’s root cause, stating: “Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place.”
The attackers’ criminal backgrounds reveal a disturbing pattern. The five illegal MS-13 members were serving sentences for aggravated murder, first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and rape.
The sixth attacker, a U.S. citizen affiliated with the Sureño 13 gang, was convicted of second-degree murder.
These violent criminals had already demonstrated their disregard for human life before targeting the corrections officers.
MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, has established itself as one of the most ruthless transnational criminal organizations in America.
The gang is known for extreme violence and is linked to murder, human trafficking, extortion, and drug distribution throughout the United States.
During the Trump administration, federal authorities prioritized dismantling MS-13 operations, resulting in numerous arrests and deportations of gang members.
Wallens Ridge State Prison houses some of Virginia’s most dangerous offenders. Still, the presence of illegal alien gang members within its walls raises serious questions about national security and criminal justice priorities.
The Virginia Department of Corrections has launched a full investigation into the incident. However, officials have not yet released additional details about how the inmates coordinated their attack or obtained weapons.
The brutal assault underscores the growing concern about MS-13’s continued operations within the U.S. prison system and the dangers posed to corrections officers who maintain order behind bars.
For the brave officers recovering from this vicious attack, the incident represents the real-world consequences of policies that prioritize open borders over public safety.
This harrowing attack once again enunciates the critical need for immigration reform and the enduring necessity of steadfast law enforcement in mitigating potential dangers posed by illegal gangs like MS-13.
