Authorities Search for Four Inmates Who Escaped from Alabama Correctional Center
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Authorities Search for Four Inmates Who Escaped from Alabama Correctional Center

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Four inmates who escaped from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown, Alabama, are being sought by law enforcement. The men face serious charges, including murder and robbery.

A search is in progress for four inmates who escaped from the Perry County Correctional PREP Center in Uniontown, Alabama, early Saturday morning. The Perry County Sheriff's Office reported that law enforcement was notified of the escape around 1 a.m.

The escaped individuals have been identified as Marquavious Billingsley, Jaden Christopher Maxwell, Johnny Dave Harris Bush Jr., and Kevin Gunn. They were being held on various charges, including murder, first-degree robbery, and breaking and entering vehicles, among others.

Authorities emphasized that the safety of the local community is their top priority. Sheriff Roy Fikes stated that deputies and assisting agencies are actively working to locate and apprehend the escapees, with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of their escape. Residents with any information regarding the inmates' whereabouts are encouraged to contact 911 and are advised not to approach them.

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