An armed inmate sparked chaos in Atlanta after fleeing from a hospital while under law enforcement custody early Monday morning.
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office reported that 52-year-old Timothy Shane escaped Grady Memorial Hospital following a medical evaluation after a reported suicide attempt.
The escape has authorities warning that Shane is “armed and dangerous.”
Shane had been transported to the hospital around 8 p.m. on Sunday by National Emergency Medical Services along with sheriff’s deputies for a medical check following the reported attempt on his own life.
Officials said he managed to flee the facility at approximately 1:20 a.m. while still in custody.
Compounding concerns, the owner of a nearby stolen SUV later reported that a Glock handgun had disappeared from the vehicle.
Authorities believe Shane initially fled on foot before taking the parked SUV, which he subsequently crashed. He reportedly continued to flee on foot, possibly still armed with the handgun.
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 2 that surveillance footage captured Shane stealing a silver Pontiac Grand Prix near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The vehicle was later found abandoned in the Publix parking lot on Highway 155 in Henry County.
Investigators do not know whether Shane obtained another vehicle or is still in the area.
Shane is described as a White male, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a buzz-style haircut.
Initially seen wearing a blue hospital gown and no shoes, authorities now believe he is dressed in a red hoodie and blue pants.
Records indicate that Shane has a history of fleeing custody and a criminal record that includes felony drug and weapons charges.
Jail records claim that his offenses all occurred the day before his arrest, starting with a stop for reckless driving.
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Additional offenses were discovered after deputies searched his vehicle, including possession of methamphetamine and a firearm or knife during the commission or attempted commission of felonies, along with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
“Our agency along with other assisting agencies have multiple units in the area searching for inmate Shane,” the sheriff’s office noted.
Grady Memorial Hospital also issued a statement reminding that the existing policy for inmates under treatment is that custodial law enforcement must provide one-to-one oversight at all times.
Meanwhile, nearly two weeks after a decorated Virginia high school coach disappeared amid a child p—ography investigation, federal authorities announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Travis L. Turner, 46, reportedly “may be armed” and anyone encountering him is advised to exercise caution.
Turner was last seen entering a wooded area behind his Appalachia home while carrying a firearm on Nov. 20.
Turner’s wife, Leslie Caudill Turner, who shares three children with the coach, deleted her social media accounts over the weekend.
“He’s a good dad and a good husband, and we want him home. That’s it,” she said about her husband. “I don’t know anything. I don’t know anything. I’m sorry.”
Previously, she had used them to celebrate the coach’s undefeated season and post family photos.
Last week, authorities obtained ten warrants charging Turner with five counts of possession of child p—ography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor.
Shortly after the investigation was announced, Turner’s staff profile page was removed from Union High School’s website.
Turner was first reported missing when Virginia State Police officers were en route to speak with him at his home on Nov. 21.
Officers had previously visited his residence the day before. Police clarified that the initial visit was not for an arrest but to speak with Turner regarding the investigation.
“VSP is still searching for Turner with the assistance of the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service,” spokesperson Robin Lawson said.
The USMS announced the reward on Monday. Turner’s last known location was in a heavily wooded and mountainous area, according to Adrian Collins, an attorney for the family.
“The last known contact the family had with Travis occurred on or about Thursday, Nov. 20, after he left his residence to walk in the woods with a firearm,” the statement reads, noting that no arrest warrants were issued prior to his disappearance.
Authorities reported that when Turner did not return home that evening, his wife notified local law enforcement, who told her to wait 24 hours before filing a missing person report. She submitted the report the following day.
In addition to authorities using K-9 units, drones, and foot patrols to locate Turner, his family has reportedly launched a private search and is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
