A man charged with murder was accidentally dropped off at the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Greyhound bus station along with other inmates who were legitimately scheduled to be released.
The Advocate reported that East Carroll Parish Prison authorities dropped Christopher Davis off at the Baton Rouge Greyhound bus station on Friday.
Davis was being held at the East Carroll Detention Center on charges of murder since December 5, 2024. Davis allegedly shot Deandre Duncan, 37, after an argument in the 8800 block of Edwin Street in Baton Rouge on December 10, 2022.
WBRZ reports that Davis was being transported to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, according to District Attorney Hillar Moore. Along with Davis were multiple prisoners who were being released at the bus station. However, neither East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Officers nor the District Attorney’s office were aware of Davis’s transfer.
Davis is not scheduled for court in East Baton Rouge Parish until March 17. It is unclear why he was being moved two months prior to his court date, Moore said.
WBRZ spoke with Davis’ family who expressed their concern for their safety.
“We’re worried about him, because that’s my son, who wouldn’t be worried about their kids if they love them?” one family member said.
Davis’ family had no knowledge of his accidental release until law enforcement arrived at their residence searching for him and are confused about how this could happen.
“Why did y’all let him out in the first place? Y’all telling us he was not supposed to be released, but he was released, y’all made a big hiccup,” a family member of Davis said. “When your protocol is to take the van and drive [him] to EBR Parish Prison, and the prison releases [him], but you let [him] out of the bus station, he didn’t escape, y’all let him out.”
Multiple agencies are on the search for Davis including the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Taskforce, according to The Advocate.
Anyone with information on Davis’ whereabouts is advised to call 911 or EBRSO’s office at 225-389-5000.
[Feature Photo via EBRSO]
