MASS JAILBREAK! 7 Still on the Loose After New Orleans Prison Escape!
A shocking video has emerged showing the moment ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, Louisiana. The escape, which involved brazenly removing a cell door and breaching a wall, has left authorities scrambling. Three inmates have been apprehended, but a terrifying seven remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous.
The escape, discovered during a routine headcount at 8:30 a.m. local time, is believed to have occurred sometime after midnight. Security footage shows the inmates sprinting across the interstate following their escape. The Sheriff's Office believes the escapees had inside help, citing the sophistication of the break-out. Obscene messages scrawled on the jail walls further hint at potential collusion with staff.
One of the captured escapees, Kendell Myles, was apprehended using facial recognition technology. He was found hiding under a car. Two other inmates, Robert Moody and Dkenan Dennis, were also apprehended later. The remaining seven are believed to still be in the New Orleans area.
Among the escapees is Derrick Groves, convicted of murder in a 2018 Mardi Gras shooting. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution and report any sightings immediately. The Sheriff's Office is also investigating allegations of inadequate security funding, claiming a lack of city support has hampered their ability to upgrade the facility’s aging infrastructure.
This developing story highlights serious concerns about the security of the Orleans Parish Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and we will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Stay tuned to CBS News for the latest updates on this unfolding manhunt.
This report was written by Cara Tabachnick, a News Editor at CBSNews.com. Cara's career includes extensive experience covering crime and justice issues.
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