US EditionInmate mistakenly released from Orleans Parish jail captured in Texas
Khalil Bryan's mistaken release led to two deputies fired and five staff suspended amid protocol failures; a $2,500 reward aided his capture after nearly a month-long manhunt.
- On Thursday morning, the U.S. Marshals Gulf State Violent Offender Task Force coordinated with partners to capture Khalil Bryan in Cypress, Texas, following an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.
- Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said the mix-up resulted from a clerical misidentification during the overnight release process on Wednesday, leading to two deputies terminated and five staff members suspended.
- The tip was relayed to the U.S. Marshals and local partners, resulting in Bryan’s capture after he tried to flee through a window, was caught with K-9 unit help, and relatives were arrested on warrants.
- OPSO said it will transport Khalil Bryan back to New Orleans to face pending charges and emphasized public safety is its highest priority, implementing corrective actions with ongoing public updates.
- This incident follows the escape of 10 inmates earlier this year from the Orleans Parish Justice Center, and OPSO said it has implemented corrective actions to prevent similar errors.
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