From the prison in Nowy Orlean, Louisiana, USA 11 prisoners escaped.
– The officers discovered their disappearance during routine counting of prisoners Around 8:30 am on Friday – said Susan Hutson sheriff at an afternoon press conference, calling it “A very serious and unacceptable situation“.
The services reported that fugitives “They are considered armed and dangerous.”
– In addition to the search for men, officers examine how they managed to escape. The officers believe that the escape took place about eight hours before its discovery, “said Hutson.
The sheriff also assured that “all shortcomings and mistakes that contributed to this incident would be quickly repaired” and the services ” full responsibility“.
USA. Escape from the prison in Nowy Orleans
Prison documents indicate that at least four fugitive prisoners He is accused of murder or attempted murder.
The allegations for the others include “assaulting with firearms, robbery with weapons, unlawful deprivation of liberty with weapons, assaults and drug crimes.”
The sheriff said that the authorities “took up a coordinated action” to find prisoners.
– We actively cooperate with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as part of a full -scale search operation – she added.
USA. Escape from prison. The American police appeal to citizens
According to the New Orlean police, one of the refugees managed to stop quickly. He was caught “After a short pedestrian pursuit”.
Susan Hutson sheriff turned to the citizens to They did not contact the prisoners nor did they approach them.
– We call on society to preserving vigilance she said.
Sources: NBC News, “The Independent”