ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. (WMC) - Arkansas State Police and the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office are warning nearby residents that an inmate has escaped from the St. Francis County Detention Center.

Officials say 38-year-old Christopher Davenport was discovered missing during a headcount Monday night around 7 p.m. Davenport had been jailed since Sept. 19 in connection with a shooting at the Star One Food Mart in Forrest City.

He faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree battery, two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and weapons offenses.

Anyone who sees Davenport or has information is asked to contact the St. Francis County Sheriff’s Office at (870) 633-2611 or Arkansas State Police Troop D at (870) 633-1454.

Action News 5 as asked ASP for a photo of Davenport

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