Illinois Murder Convict Attacks Guard, Steals his Uniform, and Escapes Prison in his Car

Inmate Kamron Taylor escaped from Jerome Combs Detention Center after overpowering a guard, Illinois police said. (KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE)

An armed inmate escaped from an Illinois jail Wednesday after attacking a guard, stealing his uniform and fleeing in his car, police said.

The 23-year-old fugitive, Kamron Taylor, who was recently convicted of murder, attacked the correctional officer at Jerome Combs Detention Center about 3 a.m., taking the keys to his SUV, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Taylor is considered armed and dangerous, police said. He was about to be sentenced when he made a break for it.

He is a 5’9″ black male, who weighs about 170 pounds. The vehicle is a 2012 Brown Chevrolet Equinox with an Illinois license plate of P506660.

SOURCE: MELISSA CHAN
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