Key Takeaways

Timothy Shane escaped from Grady Hospital early Monday while in deputy custody after a suicide attempt.

He fled wearing only a hospital gown, stole an SUV with a gun inside, and crashed it shortly after.

Authorities consider Shane armed and dangerous and are searching the area around the hospital.

Shane has a history of evading police and faces felony drug and weapon charges.

Residents should remain alert and report any sightings of Shane to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.

An inmate being treated at Grady Hospital in Atlanta escaped from deputy custody early Sunday morning and stole a car with a gun inside.

What’s Happening: Timothy Shane fled Grady Hospital around 1:20 a.m. on Monday while under watch by a Rockdale County deputy, according to the Rockdale Count

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