Eight inmates escaped a North Louisiana jail Friday, including four being held for Baton Rouge

Eight inmates escaped the River Bend Detention Center in Lake Providence early Friday — including four being held for Baton Rouge, one a murder suspect who was still at large late in the day.

They were reported missing around 1:20 a.m. Friday, according to Louisiana State Police. Four of them were facing charges in East Baton Rouge Parish.

“All fugitives are considered violent offenders. Do not approach under any circumstances. If you observe or have information regarding their whereabouts, contact law enforcement immediately,” LSP said in a statement Friday afternoon…

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