Died in prison
One of 6 people whose names were not reported
A person died on July 17, 2026, at Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York, after a fight between two groups of people that Friday evening. New York State Police said one person was killed in the incident and a second was taken to Erie County Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening. Authorities have not yet identified the person who died, and the State Police investigation is ongoing.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. State investigators say the death followed a fight between two groups of inmates, in which seven inmates were involved.
Reported by: State investigators (outside investigators).