Arkansas authorities are searching for a Forrest City man who disappeared from the St. Francis County Detention Center during a routine headcount Monday evening, prompting a multi-agency manhunt.
Christopher Davenport, 38, was discovered missing around 7 p.m. while being held under trustee status, the Arkansas State Police said. Davenport faced several felony charges, including first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and weapons offenses. He was also awaiting additional charges stemming from a recent arrest by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Davenport was taken into custody on Sept. 19 after a shooting at the Star One Food Mart in Forrest City. He had been awaiting trial at the time he went missing.
The Arkansas State Police, St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Service are coordinating the search. Authorities have not released details about how Davenport may have left the facility or whether they believe he had assistance.
Investigators are urging anyone with information on Davenport’s whereabouts to contact the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office at 870-633-2611 or Arkansas State Police Troop D at 870-633-1454.
Image: Arkansas State Police
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