FLORIDA CITY, FLA. (WSVN) - - A prison inmate died earlier this week during a transfer in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.
The Florida Department of Corrections confirmed that person died Monday during a transfer from Dade Correctional Institution, located south of Florida City.
The Miami Herald reported the death was the result of a fight involving correctional officers.
Officials said they are investigating, and 10 officers have been placed on administrative leave.
One officer has since resigned.
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