Ten inmates, including several charged with murder, escaped from Orleans Parish Jail, allegedly with help from inside staff. A massive manhunt is underway, alongside public alerts on the search for armed and dangerous fugitives.**
Urgent Manhunt Following Escape of Ten Inmates from New Orleans Jail**
Urgent Manhunt Following Escape of Ten Inmates from New Orleans Jail**
Authorities suspect insider complicity as one escapee is recaptured while the others remain at large, prompting collaborative search efforts.**
Ten inmates managed to escape from Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, and authorities suspect that some staff members may have assisted them. The escape took place around midnight, and the inmates were discovered missing during a headcount later that morning. Sheriff Susan Huston stated, "There's no way for anyone to get out of this facility without help." Out of the ten escapees, one was apprehended by police shortly after the incident.
The New Orleans Police Department has identified one of the escapees as Kendall Myles, using facial recognition technology after he was caught on surveillance cameras. He attempted to flee but was apprehended while hiding under a parked car and is now facing additional charges of Simple Escape.
Initially, it was believed that 11 inmates had escaped, but this was revised to ten. Sheriff Huston detailed that the inmates managed to yank the sliding door from their cell at approximately 00:23, before making their way out by ripping a toilet from the wall to break through metal bars that led to a piping hole. Images shared by the sheriff's office illustrate the escape route and include messages left by inmates, such as "To Easy LoL."
As the search continues, authorities have warned that the escapees are armed and dangerous. Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick characterized the incident as an "urgent and serious situation" and has urged citizens to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Victims of some of the escapees have been notified, revealing the dangerous nature of those at large. The FBI and US Marshals have joined local police in the ongoing manhunt, and those aiding the inmates are also likely to face charges. The Orleans Parish Jail is conveniently located near the city's center, just a couple of miles from the well-known French Quarter.
