The search for the escaped inmate Joshua James Zimmerman has intensified, with the U.S. Marshals Service offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his capture, as confirmed by the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force, and indicated in the details shared by Action News 5. Zimmerman, 30, has warrants issued for his arrest in Harris County, Texas, for murder and is also wanted for an escape in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

The escape occurred at the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building in Hernando, MS on June 14, which prompted the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department to seek the assistance of the U.S. Marshals, Zimmerman was at the courthouse for a hearing when the incident took place according to FOX13 Memphis, and this information has widely spread since a photo, showing Zimmerman exiting the courthouse without supervision, was posted on Facebook by the sheriff's office.

Further to the manhunt details, WREG reported that some additional critical information pertaining to Zimmerman includes charges of attempted murder by the Southaven Police Department, as of September 29, with the escape taking place shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, prior to the weekend.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information about Zimmerman's whereabouts to come forward, with assurance of the reward, and the weight of responsibility upon the public to aid the capture of a fugitive charged with severe crimes, this focus on ensuring the swift deliverance of justice and the protection of the community against potential threats, is palpable in the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, as they comb through leads and tips from the public.