Manhunt underway for accused killer who stole sheriff's unit during escape

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Manhunt underway for accused killer who stole sheriff's unit during escape

Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana are on the lookout for an escaped inmate who they say stole a sheriff's cruiser; Leon Ruffin; murder charges; pepper-spraying a deputy; hospital in Gretna; deputy did shoot at Ruffin; Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto; Ruffin should be considered armed and dangerous;