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() – According to Burke County Sheriff’s office, Deputies are currently out at Hwy 56 and Knight Road in search of 2 juvenile escaped inmates from Jenkins County.
Burke County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are currently out in force, being aided by a Georgia State Patrol helicopter unit, along HWY 56 Mike Padgett Highway and Knight Road just South of McBean.
It is believed that the two inmates were able to obtain a .45 automatic handgun and anyone encountering them should be treat them as armed and dangerous..
14-year-old Brandon Davis, who stands 5-foot-2-inches tall and weighs 98 pounds is one of the suspects being sought.
The other suspect is 15-year-old Corinthian Newton, 5-foot-11-inches tall, and weighing 170 pounds.
The two juvenile inmates were last seen wearing RYDC jumpsuits.
According to the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office, the two inmates were able to obtain Deputy Milo Perry’s gun and knock him unconscious with it. They then shot 3 rounds in his direction. Officials say Deputy Perry was not shot during the incident. He’s been transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Those who live in the Hancock Mill, McBean, and Bennock Mill communities in Southern Richmond County should lock their doors and be on the look out for any suspicious activity, according to Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
Citizens in the area please lock your doors and report any suspicious individuals to 911 immediately.
The Burke County Public School System has issued a notice to the public, stating:
- School buses have already loaded students to go home. However, schools are suspending transportation to the manhunt area until it’s safe.
- Students residing in the area will be returned to school and parents will need to pick them up with proper identification.
- Bus #’s: 12-86, 17-52, 18-74, 17-50, 16-03, If the area is not cleared before night run: 16-03, 18-72.
Count on NewsChannel 6 for more details as they become available.
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