Eleven Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail in Shocking Overnight Break

Eleven inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Prison in New Orleans, Louisiana, on May 17, 2025. Security camera footage shows the inmates escaping through a hole in the wall of their cell block. They then scaled a fence and ran across a nearby highway. "It was a chaotic scene," said a witness who saw the escape. Police have identified all eleven escapees and are actively searching for them. The escape has raised concerns about security at the prison. Authorities are investigating how the inmates were able to breach the wall and escape. The incident is a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by correctional facilities in maintaining security and preventing escapes.