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Police are hunting for four inmates who escaped a Mississippi jail, including one Now believed to have killed A Man while on The Run .

The Suspects were found missing during a routine headcount at the Raymond Detention Center near Jackson on Sunday, according to authorities.

One of The Suspects , 22-year-old Dylan Arrington, is Now believed to have murdered A Man and stolen his truck.

At least one of The Suspects is believed to have fled to Texas.

In addition to Dylan Arrington, The Suspects have been identified as 51-year-old Jerry Raynes, and Casey Grayson and Corey Harrison , both 22. Mr Raynes has a long history of escaping from jail facilities, including the Raymond Detention Center in 2021, according to local authorities.

The Men were in custody on a variety of charges, primarily related to thefts. Mr Arrington was in custody on firearm and auto theft charges.

Residents of the area have been told to be on the look-out for The Suspects as local, state and Federal Police conduct their manhunt.

In a Facebook post, authorities in nearby Leake County asked residents to be " extremely cautious" keep their doors locked and avoid having keys or weapons in parked vehicles.

At a news conference earlier This Week , Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said that after The Four were found missing on Sunday, jail authorities discovered two " breaches" in The Building , including one on the jail's roof.

Authorities Now believe that The Suspects escaped to the jail's roof on Saturday and left the facility at various times.

In a statement on Monday, Jackson Police Chief James Davis said that Mr Harrington is Now the Prime Suspect in the death of Local Man Anthony Watts , 61.

Mr Watts was shot and killed around 7pm local time on Monday after pulling over to help A Man - Now believed to be Mr Arrington - who had crashed a motorcycle. He was found dead at The Scene and his vehicle, a red truck, remains missing.

Another suspect is believed to have stolen a government public works vehicle which was later found near Houston, Texas.

In July , a federal judge seized control of the Raymond Detention Center , citing " severely deficient" conditions and a " stunning array" of assaults and deaths among detainees.

A public safety consultant was appointed as a " receiver" by The Judge in October, with 120 Days to devise a plan to improve conditions.

The Judge 's order was stayed by an appeals court in December after local officials asked for The Move to be reconsidered.

Source of news: bbc.com