BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (FOX 56) – Three juveniles currently housed at the Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center allegedly attacked a youth worker on Saturday.
A little after 6:30 p.m. CST, following the alleged attack on the youth worker, the three juveniles reportedly barricaded themselves in an office by blocking the door with a file cabinet, according to Kentucky State Police.
The Department of Juvenile Justice contacted both KSP and the Warren County Regional Jail’s Critical Emergency Response Team for aid. Both agencies responded quickly and the situation was resolved without any use of force and no youths were injured, per the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
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The juveniles involved in the incident are 16 years old and serving time on charges of murder, first-degree robbery, and trafficking. Officials confirmed these three individuals were not part of the incident on Monday and the attack on staff was orchestrated by three other individuals.
However, in light of the recent violent attacks, authorities said the facility is operated under controlled confinement, and movement around the facility is limited.
KSP has opened an investigation into the incident and are pursuing criminal charges against those involved.
No further details are being released at this time.