Omaha murder suspect who escaped jail in Arkansas is caught again

(Omaha, NE) -- An Omaha murder suspect who escaped custody in Arkansas is caught.

Investigators say 20 year old Wuanya Smith was wanted in the August 12th shooting death of 20 year old Anthony Collins III. Smith was arrested in Arkansas last week, but escaped from jail Sunday morning. Arkansas law enforcement say Smith escaped custody by climbing over a barbed wire fence. In a Facebook post Monday morning, the Saline Saline County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas said that Smith has been caught. More details are expected Monday afternoon.

Smith is facing charges in Omaha of 2nd degree murder, use of a weapon to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.


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