Authorities in northwest Louisiana are continuing an intensive search for escaped inmate Tre’veon Jackson, days after the 24-year-old fled from a sheriff’s deputy outside a Shreveport hospital and allegedly carjacked a motorist before disappearing again.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. has now delivered a direct public message to Jackson, urging him to surrender before the search ends in a dangerous confrontation.

“We will not stop searching for you,” Whitehorn said in a statement addressing Jackson directly. “Law enforcement officers are actively working to locate you, and this effort will continue until you are back in custody.”

The sheriff said authorities want the situation resolved peacefully and encouraged Jackson to contact law enforcement, call 911 or arrange a surrender.

At the same time, residents across the area are being warned not to approach Jackson, who authorities consider dangerous because of his criminal history and the serious charges connected to him.

Escape Began Outside a Shreveport Hospital

Jackson escaped late on Sept. 14 after being taken to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport for medical treatment.

According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was preparing to place Jackson into a transport van for the return trip to the Caddo Correctional Center when he suddenly ran.

The deputy immediately chased him on foot, but Jackson managed to escape the area.

Authorities initially described him as wearing a white shirt, green shorts and white shoes, with his hair in tight braids.

Multiple agencies quickly joined the search, including deputies, Shreveport police, hospital police and an air unit from a neighboring sheriff’s office.

What began as a search around the hospital soon expanded far beyond Shreveport.

Investigators say Jackson apparently made his way across the Red River into Bossier City within roughly an hour of escaping.

Authorities Say a Car Was Taken at the Louisiana Boardwalk

Around 11:05 p.m., investigators say Jackson allegedly approached a person near a hotel at the Louisiana Boardwalk and stole a vehicle.

Officials said the victim was not believed to have suffered serious physical injuries.

Law enforcement later spotted the vehicle, triggering a pursuit along Highway 80 and Interstate 220.

The chase ended when the vehicle crashed.

But Jackson allegedly escaped once again — this time on foot into a wooded area.

That second disappearance dramatically widened the search zone and left officers trying to determine whether Jackson remained nearby or had obtained transportation and moved elsewhere.

Investigators have continued following tips from residents while checking surveillance footage, vehicles and other possible leads.

Possible Sighting Caught on Camera

One of the most closely examined pieces of evidence emerged from a mobile home community in Haughton.

Surveillance footage recorded at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sept. 15 showed a man walking along Becky Lane, close to the area where investigators say Jackson crashed the allegedly stolen vehicle.

A resident also reported that someone had broken into a nearby vehicle and stolen a gun.

Law enforcement responded to the neighborhood several hours later.

Investigators, however, have cautioned that they cannot confirm whether the man captured on the video was Jackson because the camera was too far away to provide a positive identification.

The possible theft of a firearm has added another layer of concern, although authorities have not publicly established that Jackson was responsible for that incident.

Officials are therefore continuing to advise the public to treat any encounter with him as potentially dangerous.

Sheriff Says Every Lead Is Being Examined

As the search stretched into multiple days, Whitehorn sought to reassure residents that investigators had not slowed their efforts.

He said deputies and law enforcement partners were examining information regardless of how minor it might initially appear.

Authorities have received large numbers of tips since Jackson escaped, but no confirmed location had been announced in the latest official update.

Whitehorn also urged residents not to dismiss unusual behavior or suspicious activity.

People who believe they see Jackson are being told not to confront him.

Instead, they should call 911 and provide officers with the location, direction of travel and any other useful details.

The sheriff’s office has also released photographs of Jackson’s tattoos to help the public identify him.

$5,000 Reward Offered

Caddo/Shreveport Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Jackson’s arrest.

The reward is intended to generate additional tips as investigators attempt to determine whether Jackson is receiving assistance or moving between locations.

Whitehorn also issued a warning to anyone who may be communicating with or helping the fugitive.

He urged them to encourage Jackson to turn himself in rather than interfering with law enforcement.

The sheriff said people who insert themselves into the situation could create additional danger for themselves, officers and the broader community.

Jackson Was Already Facing Serious Criminal Cases

Jackson had been held at the Caddo Correctional Center for years before the escape.

Records show that his criminal cases include serious allegations dating back to 2021.

Authorities have said he has faced charges including two counts of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and other offenses.

Separately, Jackson was convicted in October 2025 of armed robbery after a judge found him guilty in connection with the 2021 robbery of a truck driver at a truck stop on Greenwood Road.

Evidence in that case included DNA recovered from the victim’s truck, which investigators said eventually matched Jackson through a law-enforcement database.

His existing record is one reason authorities have repeatedly described him as dangerous during the current manhunt.

The escape itself could also lead to additional criminal charges.

Questions Surround How He Got Away

Jackson’s escape has also raised questions about prisoner transportation procedures.

Whitehorn said Jackson had been restrained when he originally left the correctional center for his hospital visit, but officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding how he was able to run from the deputy during the return transport.

Only one deputy was escorting him when he escaped outside the hospital, according to officials.

Whitehorn has said the sheriff’s office will review its transportation practices as part of the investigation.

The review will likely examine how Jackson was restrained, how the transfer from the hospital to the transport vehicle was conducted and whether existing procedures need to be changed.

Authorities have not publicly announced any disciplinary action against the deputy involved.

‘Bring This Situation to a Peaceful Conclusion’

Whitehorn’s latest message was directed as much toward Jackson as it was toward the public.

The sheriff emphasized that surrender remains an option.

He warned that continuing to run only increases the possibility of an unwanted and potentially dangerous encounter with officers.

“Our goal is simple,” Whitehorn said. “We want to take you back into custody safely and peacefully.”

For residents, the message is equally clear: remain alert, report suspicious activity and do not attempt to intervene personally.

As of the most recent confirmed public update, Jackson had not been captured and authorities had not announced a verified location for him.

The investigation therefore remains active, with multiple agencies continuing to track tips, surveillance footage and other evidence.

What began with a brief moment outside a hospital has now turned into a multi-day manhunt spanning Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding communities.

And until Jackson is found, Whitehorn says the search will continue.