The search is on for an inmate who escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital today, as multiple law enforcement agencies comb the Atlanta metro area for the fugitive. Timothy Shane, a Rockdale County inmate, was initially taken to the hospital last night for a medical evaluation following a suicide attempt, with his escape taking place at approximately 1:20 a.m. today, per a report from FOX 5 Atlanta.
After fleeing on foot, Shane managed to steal an SUV, and in the course of events, he also made off with a Glock handgun from the vehicle before crashing it and once again taking to a desperate sprint; this sequence of events left authorities to underscore the seriousness of his threat to public safety, as he is considered "armed and dangerous." Shane, a white male standing 5-feet-9 inches tall and sporting a buzz-style haircut, was last seen donning a blue hospital gown and without shoes, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office confirms.
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office advises anyone with pertinent information to reach out directly. Citizens can contact the sheriff's office at 770-278-8000 or send an email to [email protected], or in immediate cases, they may call 911, as mentioned by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Officials point out that this is not Shane's first evasion attempt as he has a known history of fleeing, backed by prior felony drug and weapon charges, the urgency of the current manhunt is heightened by history and immediate circumstance the sheriff's office is emphasizing to public, also reported by CBS News Atlanta. The sheriff's office has not provided additional details regarding the circumstances of the escape, but they have reiterated a call for heightened vigilance and public cooperation.
