A man accused of murder was mistakenly taken to the Greyhound bus station in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was among other inmates who were supposed to be released on schedule.
The Advocate reported that East Carroll Parish Prison authorities dropped Christopher Davis off at the Baton Rouge Greyhound bus station on Friday.
The man, identified as Davis, had been in custody at the East Carroll Detention Center since December 5, 2024, facing murder charges. It is alleged that Davis shot Deandre Duncan, 37, following a dispute on Edwin Street in Baton Rouge on December 10, 2022.
According to WBRZ, Davis was supposed to be taken to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by District Attorney Hillar Moore. However, during the transportation, he was mistakenly taken to the bus station along with other inmates who were to be released. Surprisingly, neither the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Officers nor the District Attorney’s office were informed about Davis’s transfer.
Davis is not scheduled for court in East Baton Rouge Parish until March 17. It is unclear why he was being moved two months prior to his court date, Moore said.
WBRZ spoke with Davis’ family who expressed their concern for their safety.
“We’re worried about him, because that’s my son, who wouldn’t be worried about their kids if they love them?” one family member said.
Davis’ family had no knowledge of his accidental release until law enforcement arrived at their residence searching for him and are confused about how this could happen.
“Why did y’all let him out in the first place? Y’all telling us he was not supposed to be released, but he was released, y’all made a big hiccup,” a family member of Davis said. “When your protocol is to take the van and drive [him] to EBR Parish Prison, and the prison releases [him], but you let [him] out of the bus station, he didn’t escape, y’all let him out.”
Multiple agencies are on the search for Davis including the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Taskforce, according to The Advocate.
Anyone with information on Davis’ whereabouts is advised to call 911 or EBRSO’s office at 225-389-5000.
[Feature Photo via EBRSO]
