An inmate who was mistakenly released from a New Orleans jail has been captured following a nearly monthlong manhunt, authorities announced Wednesday.
NOTE: The video is from a previous report.
Khalil Bryan, 30, was released from the Orleans Justice Center on July 25 due to a "human failure" that led to two deputies being fired, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office.
He was "safely apprehended" in Texas after an anonymous tip led to "critical information on his whereabouts," the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office said.
"We are grateful to the community member who stepped forward through Crimestoppers to provide the information that ultimately led to Mr. Bryan's arrest," Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson said in a statement. "This shows the power of community partnership i