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Montreal prison riot leaves one dead and $3 million in damages
A fiery riot at St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary near Montreal left one inmate dead, 30 injured, and up to $3 million in damage. About 1,200 prisoners in an 80 year old maximum security facility faced gunfire, fires, and halted meals as guards, police, and troops restored order and opened a board of inquiry.
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Montreal
St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary
Jesus Island
William Alder
Allen J. MacLeod
Federal Penitentiaries
MacLeod
Michael Lecorre
Rodolphe Lavoie
St. Vincent de Paul
Riviere Des Prairies