The police also realized the problem and began firing their guns in a panicked state. The inmates, in no hurry, took cover; they were all well-trained and knew how to handle this situation. Additionally, with prisoners on all five floors rioting at the same time, the police forces were spread thin. There weren't many officers stationed on each floor, and their firepower was limited, posing little threat to the inmates.
After a burst of gunfire, another policeman was ambushed and killed. The warden's face turned icy as he hurriedly shouted, "Quick, turn off the flashlights."
