You're writing a report on an incident involving an altercation between two inmates. You overheard a third inmate yelling, 'He started it!' Which of the following should you include in your report?

Question: You're writing a report on an incident involving an altercation between two inmates. You overheard a third inmate yelling, 'He started it!' Which of the following should you include in your report?

Answer options:

• "Inmate X started the altercation."
• "It appeared Inmate X initiated the fight, according to a witness." ✅ "A third inmate was heard yelling, 'He started it!'."
• "The cause of the altercation was Inmate X's aggression, as confirmed by another inmate."

Correct answer: "A third inmate was heard yelling, 'He started it!'."

Explanation: Reporting facts means documenting exactly what was observed or heard, not interpreting it or attributing motivation. The direct quote from a third inmate is a factual observation of what was said, not an opinion on the cause of the fight.