The GBI issued a Blue Alert after the 5 escaped from the Pulaski County Jail shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday and stole a white 2015 KIA Sedona van from the car parking zone. The van’s Georgia license plate reads CMP8628.
The inmates have been recognized as Tyree Williams Jr., Dennis Penix Jr., Brandon Pooler, Tyres Jackson and Lewis Evans III, in response to the GBI.
All 5 inmates have a historical past of violent crimes and are armed with two tasers, the GBI says.
Two of the boys are going through homicide costs, officers stated.
Pulaski County Sheriff Danny Brannen advised WMAZ that not less than one of many 5 inmates attacked a feminine jailer when she was in a cell, speaking with an inmate.
CNN has reached out to Brannen and the GBI for extra info Sunday.
Authorities are asking the general public to not method the people. Anybody who sees them ought to name 911, the GBI stated.
