Two inmates who escaped from a Mississippi prison while awaiting trial on murder charges have been arrested following a manhunt, authorities said Saturday.
The two suspects, Tyrekennell Collins, 24, and Desarius Johnson, 18, were found inside an abandoned house in Claiborne County on Saturday after escaping from the Claiborne County Jail the day before, Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods said.
Mr Goods said security camera footage showed Collins and Johnson fleeing through the ceiling and out an exterior wall.
According to the sheriff’s office, Johnson injured his right leg while fleeing and was walking with a “severe limp.”
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Tyrekennell Collins, 24, escaped from the Claiborne County Jail on Friday while awaiting trial on a murder charge. (Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office)
During the ensuing manhunt, authorities warned the public that both suspects were dangerous.
Desarius Johnson, 18, escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center on Friday while awaiting trial on a murder charge. (Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office)
Both men are awaiting trial on murder charges in separate counties.
Suspect Desarius Johnson, 18, was injured in the right leg while fleeing and was seen walking with a limp. (Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office)
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Collins is charged with killing his cousin in October 2023 in Copiah County, while Johnson is charged with murder and aggravated assault in Jefferson County stemming from an October 2022 incident. WJTV-TV reported.
Tyrekennell Collins, 24, was taken into custody along with Johnson at the abandoned house on Saturday. (Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office)
Johnson’s trial was scheduled to begin on October 15th.
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Goods said Collins and Johnson are now each charged with escape.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
