A security incident at Donaldson Correctional Facility forced the prison to go on lockdown Sunday, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). Deep dive: WVTM 13 InvestigatesADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division confirmed an early morning security incident at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, which led to a prison lockdown for the safety of staff and inmates, but said there is no threat to the public. ADOC said that its Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) has arrested inmate Derrol Shaw and is working with the West Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to expedite charges.Shaw, 35, is serving a sentence of life without parole for murder and robbery out of Jefferson County.Officials with LESD said the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with this investigation.This is a developing story. Stay with WVTM 13 for the latest information.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13
A security incident at Donaldson Correctional Facility forced the prison to go on lockdown Sunday, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
Deep dive: WVTM 13 Investigates
ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division confirmed an early morning security incident at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, which led to a prison lockdown for the safety of staff and inmates, but said there is no threat to the public.
ADOC said that its Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) has arrested inmate Derrol Shaw and is working with the West Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office to expedite charges.
Shaw, 35, is serving a sentence of life without parole for murder and robbery out of Jefferson County.
Officials with LESD said the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with this investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with WVTM 13 for the latest information.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13