The South African officials in the Western Cape are looking for six prisoners who ran away from the cell at a court.
One of the prisoners got caught, but the other five are still running away.
Officials warn that the inmates, who are between the ages of 20 and 33, are “carrying weapons and are a threat to others. ”
The prisoners were waiting to go to a jail after they went to court earlier today.
Initial findings indicate that the detainees took control of one of the police officers and took away his weapon. Someone shot at the police, but no one got hurt or injured, said police spokesman Malcolm Pojie to South Africa’s News 24 outlet.
He said that the people who did the bad thing got away by running.
The criminals were in court for many serious crimes, such as killing someone, trying to kill someone, stealing violently, and attacking someone.
After they ran away, the police have added more charges against them. They are now being accused of escaping from custody, trying to kill someone, and stealing a gun.
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Manhunt continues as six South African convicts escape prison
