VA Murder Suspect Captured After 7 Weeks On The Run: Reports

OXON HILL, MD — A man wanted for murder and who escaped police custody in Washington, D.C., nearly two months ago was captured in Maryland on Thursday, according to multiple reports, citing police.

Christopher Haynes, 30, attacked an officer and escaped from The George Washington University Hospital while in custody on Sept. 7, police said. He was arrested the same day in Manassas, Virginia, in connection with the Aug. 12 murder of Brent Hayward.

The U.S. Marshals Service’s Capital Area Regional Task Force arrested Haynes in Oxon Hill, Maryland, according to WTOP.

Haynes complained of ankle pain from a pre-existing injury following his initial arrest in September, police said. An officer took Haynes to The George Washington University Hospital for treatment, and a second officer was also assigned to accompany Haynes.

Shortly before 3:40 p.m., police said that while an officer attempted to cuff Haynes’ hand to a gurney, Haynes attacked the officer and fled the hospital with one handcuff still attached to his right wrist. Both officers chased Haynes, but could not catch him.

The escape prompted a multi-agency search for Haynes.

During the investigation, police located footage captured by a home security camera of Haynes in a backyard in a neighborhood near the hospital.

Authorities also offered a $30,000 reward for information leading to Haynes’ capture.