Inmates Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center in Mississippi on July 5, 2024. The two men, who are both charged with murder, are considered dangerous, and authorities have issued an alert asking the public to take precautions if they are seen. Surveillance footage showed the inmates escaping through the ceiling.
Tyrekennel Collins was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his male cousin in Georgetown in October 2023. Dezarrious Johnson is facing charges of murder and aggravated assault for a 2022 killing and injuries to two others. Both men were being held at the detention center on these charges when they escaped.
The escape of these two inmates has sparked a manhunt, with the Claiborne County Sheriff Department asking for the public’s help in locating them. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Collins and Johnson is urged to contact the sheriff’s department.
Jocelyn Nungaray from USA TODAY is covering the story, providing updates on the manhunt for the escaped inmates. Forbes is reporting on the breaking news, focusing on crime stories and other trending topics. She can be reached via email or followed on social media platforms.
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