GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed and 17 injured after shooting broke out at a prison near Guatemala City on Tuesday, according to officials, who said that authorities have regained control at the prison.
"Security forces have already entered and have regained control of the centre. Regarding the number of deceased inmates, there are seven confirmed. That is a preliminary number," Carlos Morales, a spokesman for Guatemala's prison system, said.
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