Two-year-old child killed in prison riot

Twelve people, including a two-year-old child, died in riots at Mexico's El Castillo prison in Sinaloa state. The Associated Press reports.

The first riots broke out on Thursday, October 8. According to local media, the conflict between the prisoners escalated into a shootout. At this time in the institution were relatives of convicts who came on a date. 10 people died.

Among the dead was a two-year-old child who came with his family to visit one of the prisoners. His father was also injured during the incident. According to media reports, 16 prisoners were injured.

On Friday, October 9, a new fight occurred in prison, as a result of which two more people died. The second incident was reported by Sinaloa state authorities and local media also reported.