Murder suspect escapes while at Grady Memorial Hospital

ATLANTA – Police are searching for a man who escaped from the Atlanta City Detention Center while awaiting medical treatment at Grady Hospital on the afternoon of September 27.

The suspect, identified as Carwon Marqavious Redding, 32, fled the hospital around 2 p.m.

Redding was arrested the day before by MARTA police in connection with a homicide that occurred on April 14, 2024 at 1980 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. He faces charges of murder and criminal attempt to sell cocaine in connection with the case.

Surveillance footage from Grady Hospital shows Redding fleeing the facility. Police warn that Redding may have changed his appearance, as he may have undressed. Viewers are asked to be on the lookout for Grady hospital gowns or bright yellow socks discarded in the area. Anyone finding such items is asked to call 911 immediately.

Atlanta police are actively canvassing the area and investigating the circumstances of the escape. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Redding’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement.