Angola

This April 22, 2009 photo shows a view of the front entrance of the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La. (AP file photo/Judi Bottoni)

Correctional officers prevented an inmate escape attempt Tuesday morning at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections said in a news release.

Officers were able to capture the inmate, who was attempting to leave Camp D at the facility, according to the release.

Additional information was not immediately available. An investigation is ongoing. 

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