[Global Network Reporter Li Ziyu] According to a report by the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on the 22nd local time, a man from Illinois, USA, was shot and killed while serving his sentence in a federal prison in Florida this month. The report mentioned that such incidents in prisons are "really rare" because prison guards are usually not allowed to carry guns.
The inmate was identified as Dwayne Totleben, the report said. His relatives say more than a week has passed since Totleben died Oct. 10 in a prison northwest of Orlando, Florida, but they still haven't received an answer from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons about how and why he was shot.
The U.S. Prison Administration usually publishes information about the deaths of prisoners in custody, but has not yet released any immediate news on Tottenham’s case. At the same time, as the U.S. federal government continues to “stop”, U.S. Prison Administration officials have not responded to media requests to comment on this.
NBC said a spokesperson for the prison did not respond directly to questions about the fatal shooting and related investigations. According to the prison website,"visits have been suspended until further notice." The prison said in an e-mailed statement that it had "strengthened and improved operations" on October 10, and that "the prison director may formulate control measures or implement temporary security measures to maintain good order and safety in the prison, while ensuring staff safety and security."
NBC mentioned that the U.S. Bureau of Prisons policy stipulates that prison staff are only allowed to carry firearms when performing certain tasks, including escorting prisoners, preventing escapes and guarding security positions. In addition, any employee carrying a gun must obtain approval from the warden.