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CASTAIC, CA — 20 inmates along with 2 deputies were treated for minor injuries, when a widespread scuffle broke out at the Castaic, Pitchess Detention Center South Jail at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

At least 200 inmates threw rocks and other items at Sheriff deputies, forcing them to retreat. They also vandalized the barracks at the facility. According to L.A. County spokesman Steve Whitmore, what sparked the fracas is still unclear.

To break things up, non-lethal stinger rounds were shot into the crow to dispurse the crowd of nearly 150 inmates who were throwing rocks at the deputies. The crowd began to vandalize barracks, guard stations and attempted to smash windows.

The disturbance was stopped around 4 p.m. Some inmates were transferred to other jails because of damage to the buildings. The investigation is expected to result in criminal charges being brought against those who were involved in Sunday’s Castaic jail melee.