A Fulton County jail inmate who escaped custody Thursday morning has been located and apprehended, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities identified the inmate as Demetrius Burkes. The sheriff's office said Burkes escaped from the Fulton County jail earlier in the day but was later taken back into custody.
The sheriff's office did not release details about how the escape occurred, where Burkes was found or whether anyone has been charged in connection with the incident.
The escape and recapture renew attention on security and operations at the Fulton County jail, which has faced scrutiny in recent years over inmate safety and facility conditions.
In a statement, the sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and that no additional information is being released at this time.
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