New Orleans escapee caught after social media posts, 1 still at large
US authorities captured one of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail six weeks ago after he posted videos on social media while still on the run.
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Antoine Massey, 33, was taken into custody at a residence in New Orleans about 3km (2 miles) from the jail on Friday, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said.
'He actually walked out of a home peacefully,' Kirkpatrick said. 'He peacefully gave up to law enforcement who had surrounded the house.'
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said she had received a tip on Friday morning and immediately notified other law enforcement authorities, who arrested Massey by midafternoon.
Louisiana State Police Superintendent Robert Hodges said authorities were still investigating how Massey was able to stay at the residence where he was recaptured.
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'It's pretty obvious that over the last six weeks, to remain a fugitive that long, he had assistance, he had help,' Hodges said.
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US authorities captured one of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail six weeks ago after he posted videos on social media while still on the run. Advertisement Antoine Massey, 33, was taken into custody at a residence in New Orleans about 3km (2 miles) from the jail on Friday, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. 'He actually walked out of a home peacefully,' Kirkpatrick said. 'He peacefully gave up to law enforcement who had surrounded the house.' Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said she had received a tip on Friday morning and immediately notified other law enforcement authorities, who arrested Massey by midafternoon. Louisiana State Police Superintendent Robert Hodges said authorities were still investigating how Massey was able to stay at the residence where he was recaptured. Advertisement 'It's pretty obvious that over the last six weeks, to remain a fugitive that long, he had assistance, he had help,' Hodges said.
