Four Inmates Escape Louisiana Jail

Four inmates have escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Louisiana, authorities said. The inmates were identified as Omarion Hookfin, 19, Avery Guidry, 19, Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, and Travon Johnson, 21.

Four inmates escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Louisiana on Sunday night, authorities said.

The inmates were identified as Omarion Hookfin, 19, Avery Guidry, 19, Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, and Travon Johnson, 21.

The inmates escaped through the perimeter fence of the jail during recreation time in the jail yard, according to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards.

An inspection of the perimeter fence revealed that a section was vulnerable and easily maneuvered in a way that a body could slip through, the sheriff's office said.

Johnson, Hookfin and Guidry were in jail in connection with a 2022 homicide in Hammond, Louisiana. Cyprian was behind bars for armed robbery and weapon charges.

Hoofkin was also charged with aggravated battery while he was incarcerated in the Catahoula Parish.

Edwards said the four inmates managed to escape through the perimeter fence of the Tangipahoa Parish Jail during rec time in the jail yard.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the escaped inmates is urged to contact 911 immediately.

The escape is under investigation.