Escaped Inmate Lagrange

Post by **Mandy** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:31 pm

http://www.wdrb.com/story/17338365/poli ... -la-grange

Post by **Mandy** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:33 pm

Posted: Apr 04, 2012 10:40 PM EDT
Updated: Apr 04, 2012 11:29 PM EDT

Christopher Claxton, Ky. State Reformatory inmate said to have escaped La Grange hospital on April 4

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A search for an escaped Kentucky State Reformatory inmate is underway near the Baptist Hospital Northeast in La Grange.

Police say inmate Christopher Claxton, 32, struggled with a female corrections officer at the hospital and escaped with that officer's .38 caliber pistol. The altercation occurred in the radiology department of the hospital, state reformatory Sgt. Scott Wolf said.

Officers believe Claxton ran from the hospital into a wooded area, which is near the La Grange exit from Interstate 71.

Claxton is serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, burglary, theft and possession of a firearm by a felon from Russell, Adair and Pulaski Counties, according to the state corrections department website.

Officers at the scene say Claxton escaped in only his socks and underwear. They describe him as dangerous. New potential charges include kidnapping, assault and escape. Police from several nearby jurisdictions were headed to the hospital vicinity for the search.

Police at the scene urge those in the area to lock doors, "be vigilant," and call police if they see anything suspicious.

Look here for more information as we get it, and on WDRB News in the Morning., 5-9 a.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:37 am

.38 caliber handgun???

Okay.......

Post by **BIGC** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:49 am

probably best to shoot that guy on sight.............

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:04 am

Unless he's wearing a hoodie...

Post by **Mandy** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:40 am

Just read that they caught him!

http://www.wave3.com/story/17340547/esc ... e-captured

Post by **kokopelli** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:28 am

ssracer wrote:Unless he's wearing a hoodie...

Ha!

Post by **CESTILL345** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:23 am

YEP THEY CAUGHT HIM IN A WAREHOUSE WITH A BLANKIE AND SITTING ON THE GUN AND GIVING UP LIKE A PUSS !

Post by **Nolan** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:14 am

WITH SKITTLES AND TEA

Post by **BIGC** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:45 am

still should have shot his ass so our tax dollars wouldnt have to keep housing and feeding his ass....

Post by **Ian** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 7:59 am

If you run you get shot. Simple as that.

Post by **Wyldman** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:36 am

An escapee, armed, with a long history of violence. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

Post by **CESTILL345** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:51 am

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS ----- AMEN TO ALL THAT !!!!!

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:10 pm

What a dumbass corrections officer. If my gun is taken its because I'm dead or beat near death.

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