Fulton County Jail inmate recaptured after escaping custody at hospital, deputies say

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — An inmate at the Fulton County Jail is back behind bars after officials say he attempted to escape.

Fulton County Sheriff officials told Channel 2 Action News murder suspect Jaron Walker was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital to have his injured leg treated.

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When they arrived at the hospital, deputies said Walker escaped custody at 9:21 a.m.

He was recaptured and taken into custody at 9:25 a.m.

No officers were injured during the incident.

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According to inmate information, before his escape attempt, Walker was charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault, hijacking a car, possession of a firearm, hit-and-run and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime.

Authorities did not provide additional information regarding what led to Walker’s arrest.

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