WASHINGTON, D.C. — The search for Christopher Haynes has been ramped up by the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department, with the reward for information leading to his capture now standing at $30,000.
Haynes had been apprehended for the murder of Brent Hayward before escaping police custody during a hospital visit.
On September 6th, Haynes was detained in Manassas, Virginia, and transferred to D.C. During his processing, he complained of ankle pain and was taken to The George Washington University Hospital. Haynes attacked an officer and escaped from the hospital with one handcuff remaining on his right wrist. Despite immediate pursuit by both officers, they could not apprehend him.
D.C. Police have unveiled footage from a residential security camera that captured Haynes in a backyard near The George Washington University Hospital. The footage can be viewed at the following link: Security Footage.
The D.C. MPD is prioritizing the search for Haynes and is coordinating with both local and federal partners. Members of the public are urged to report any information they might have to 202-727-9099 or to text 50411.