Seven Inmates Remain at Large After New Orleans Jail Break

Seven inmates remain at large following a daring escape of ten prisoners from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans, while three have been apprehended. The escapees breached security by sawing through a pipe chase behind a toilet, forcing open cell doors, exiting through a supply dock, and scaling a security fence, with some crossing Interstate 10. Authorities suspect inside help facilitated the breakout, as inmates used tools not accessible to them and no deputy was present in the pod during the escape. Three jail employees have been suspended pending investigation, and a full inquiry into the incident, including facility protocols and staff performance, is underway. Law enforcement, including the FBI, are actively searching for the fugitives, some of whom face serious charges like murder and armed robbery, and have warned the public to remain vigilant without panicking. Rewards are being offered for information leading to the recapture of the escapees, while officials emphasize the severity of the security lapses that allowed the escape.