Manhunt Underway After Suspect Escapes Police in Byram

Law enforcement searching for wanted man who fled from officers

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Law enforcement agencies are searching for a man who escaped as officers moved in on a residence in Byram, Mississippi. The suspect, who was already wanted by authorities, ran out the back door of the home and fled before officers could apprehend him. A search is underway in the surrounding Lake Ridge Lea neighborhood using a drone and K-9 unit.

Why it matters

Escaped suspects pose a risk to public safety, and this incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in quickly locating and apprehending wanted individuals. The search efforts aim to ensure the community's safety while the suspect remains at large.

The details

According to Byram Mayor Richard White, deputies from the Rankin County Sheriff's Department were approaching a home when the suspect ran out the back door and fled before they could take him into custody. Following the escape, law enforcement began searching the surrounding Lake Ridge Lea neighborhood using a drone and K-9 unit.

  • The incident occurred on February 10, 2026.

The players

Byram Police Department

The local police department assisting in the search for the escaped suspect.

Rankin County Sheriff's Department

The county law enforcement agency leading the search for the wanted man.

Richard White

The mayor of Byram, Mississippi, who provided details about the incident and ongoing search efforts.

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What’s next

Officials have not released the suspect's name or the charges he was facing, but the search remains active as they work to locate the man and ensure public safety.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in quickly apprehending wanted suspects, and the importance of coordinated search efforts to protect the community when an individual escapes police custody.