Corrections officials now say they have secured the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution and are assessing the condition of the facility after two inmates were found dead.

In a news release, the Nebraska Department of Corrections said two inmates were discovered dead in a housing unit. Staff are said to be working to identify the inmates and notify their next of kin.

Until that happens, the identifies of the deceases are being withheld.

The Nebraska State Patrol is currently investigating the disturbance as well as the deaths. All staff are accounted for and there is no risk to the public.

Earlier, officials said two inmates had been transported to the hospital for treatment, after one was shot with live ammunition and another was hit by a rubber bullet. Those inmates were expected to be okay.

At approximately 2:30pm Sunday staff at the southeastern Nebraska prison facility noticed a large gathering of inmates in front of a housing unit. As staff reported to the area to break up the gathering two staff members were assaulted, and one inmate was injured. All of these persons have received medical treatment. Following this incident, there were several other incidents which took place in multiple housing units resulting in small fires, and damage to property.

The Crisis Negotiation Team, Correctional Emergency Response Team, and Special Operations Response Teams were sent to TSCI to work with staff to bring the situation under control.

The exterior of the institution remained secure during the entire incident.