Yes, the rumor is if the correction officer that had reported it had not done so, some of the inmates were going to kill the four guards that they believe were responsible for the gladiator fights. Keep in mind this was going to be a joint attack where race did not play a factor.

"I have this Nightmare. I'm on 5th avenue watching the St. Patrick's Day parade and I have a coronary and nine thousand cops march happily over my body." Chief Sidney Green