Two murder suspects are on the loose after daring jail break - as cops reveal crucial telltale sign that could give away 'armed and dangerous' fugitives
Two murder suspects are on the loose after they managed to make a daring escape from a Mississippi jail.
Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, broke out of Claiborne County Detention Center at around 2 am on Friday.
They climbed through a panel in the ceiling of the common area and used bed sheets to make their way down from a window.
But police say a crucial sign will give away one of the fugitives as Johnson hurt his leg during the escape and is walking with a bad limp.
Murder suspects Tyrekennel Collins, 24, (left) and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, (right) are on the loose after they managed to make a daring escape from a Mississippi jail
Surveillance footage shows the two murder suspects escaping through the ceiling and leaving behind an outside wall.
Staff in the jail were told about their escape immediately by the other inmates.
'Early this morning, two inmates escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center,' the Claiborne County Sheriff Department said.
'The escape occurred at approximately 2:20 am.
Chief Deputy Christy Sykes said they did not leave with any weapons but should both be considered dangerous.
The men broke out of Claiborne County Detention Center at around 2am on Friday. They climbed through a panel in the ceiling and used bed sheets to make their way down
Residents in the area have been warned to 'take necessary precautions.'
A manhunt for them is currently underway and US Marshals have been in contact with their families with both men facing additional charges for the escape.
Collins was charged with the murder of his cousin in Copiah County.
While Johnson is charged with murder and aggravated assault in Jefferson County, and he was indicted over the October 2022 killing of one person and injuries to two others.
His trial is scheduled to begin on October 15.
Chief Deputy Sykes admitted this is not the first time inmates at the jail have been able to escape this way.
'It's been an issue,' she said. 'We're working closely with the board of supervisors to get this taken care of as soon as possible.'
