St. Louis City officials provide a statement on Monday, April 5, 2021, after a second uprising at the St. Louis Justice Center late Sunday night. Officials say no staff was harmed and the only injuries sustained by inmates were cuts from breaking the glass windows. This is the second uprising in as many months at the facility. Video by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
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A mayoral spokesman said there were no reports of serious injuries. Both candidates for St. Louis mayor criticized the correctional system.
Upgrades to a cell locking system at the City Justice Center will be done in May, officials say. The second riot in two months occurred there Sunday.
