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DELTONA, Fla. - A Volusia County inmate attempting to escape jail was caught in razor wire before he could get far, officials said.

What we know:

Malik McKenzie, a Volusia County inmate, was caught in razor wire while attempting to escape the Volusia County Correctional Facility.

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He had climbed a fence and reached the roof before becoming entangled. McKenzie was awaiting sentencing for two counts of attempted murder related to a Deltona home invasion in August 2024. He now faces an additional felony charge for attempted escape.

What we don't know:

Officials have not released details about whether McKenzie injured himself during the escape attempt. It is also unclear how long he was on the roof or if any other inmates were involved or a

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