Washington, DC jail inmate escapes, manhunt underway: police
DC police said Kenneth Phillips, 22, fled a hospital on foot and was last seen wearing a black shirt and red and blue underwear
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Washington D.C. police were searching for a jail inmate who escaped from custody Tuesday morning.
Kenneth Phillips, 22, escaped from the Department of Corrections in the 2000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, authorities said.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Kenneth Phillips, 22, escaped from Washington D.C., Department of Corrections custody Tuesday morning, authorities said. (Washington D.C. Police)
He was being taken to Howard University Hospital for medical treatment at the time of his escape, FOX DC reported. He got away from DOC staff around 8:30 a.m. and fled the hospital on foot.
Phillips was previously arrested on Nov. 16, 2021 and was being held on carjacking and burglary charges.
He was described as 6 feet tall and weighing around 210 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and red and blue underwear.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Anyone who spots him is asked to contact the police at 202-727-9099.