Two of eleven inmates from Orleans Parish Jail recaptured - Picture shared of escape route
NEW ORLEANS - The Orleans Parish Jail was on lockdown Friday morning after 11 inmates escaped, WWL-TV reports. As of 1 p.m., two of the 11 were captured. The breach was discovered Friday morning during a routine headcount, officials said. The jail was on lockdown Friday morning while officials worked to gather more details. All 11 inmates were considered to be armed and dangerous. The Orleans Parish Sheriff said a full investigation will be launched