Escaped Mississippi Inmate Apprehended After Standoff Near Chicago's Democratic National Convention

Aug 21, 2024, 12:31 PM

An escaped inmate from Mississippi, wanted on charges of murder and armed robbery, was apprehended after a standoff with police at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side. The incident occurred just blocks from the Democratic National Convention and near the United Center. The inmate had been missing for nearly 70 days after escaping from a Mississippi courthouse. The standoff lasted for several hours and involved U.S. Marshals, culminating in his capture on Wednesday morning.