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Inmate found in a shed after attempted escape at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility
An attempted escape at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility ended with the inmate found in a shed.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says Christopher Davis, 46, was discovered missing during an inmate count Monday night. Commissioner Burl Cain said the alarm was sounded to alert the surrounding community and area law enforcement joined the search. ("The situation ended well" — Burl Cain, MDOC Commissioner.)
Davis was found in a wooden shed in the central area of the prison at about 3:15 AM. He was later moved to the Walnut Grove Correctional Facility and will face an attempted escape charge, which carries up to 5 years. Davis is serving seven sentences totaling 33 years for convictions in Leflore County, including fleeing a law enforcement officer, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, accessory after the fact, and aggravated assault.
Story tip: Tommy Parker
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