Eunice suspect escapes (updated)

For a second time since his arrest for aggravated attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery, Theobegi Levier is on the run after an escape, Lt. Clay Higgins, with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, said.
Levier escaped from correctional officers as he was taken to an Opelousas Health Care Unit, Higgins said in a news release.
The handcuffed and shackled Levier forced his way over deputy as he was escorted out of a van, he said.
Levier fled on foot.
Levier was held on $425,000 bail for charges of aggravated attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and simple escape, Higgins said.
Levier was jail on Feb. 25 after his arrest by Opelousas City deputy marshals. Prior to that he was the subject of a manhunt after escaping from deputy marshals, Higgins said.
Levier is accused of shooting an alleged drug dealer during a three-party transaction on Feb. 7.
Levier was in the backseat of a vehicle when he allegedly took out a handgun and shot the salesman, the bullet going through a a non-critical portion of the victim’s head.
Levier was captured two later by Opelosuas city marshals, but escaped while being taken to jail.
Two days later he eluded capture after being spotted at a Eunice apartment complex.
Levier is charged with aggravated attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery.
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated, “We will not rest until this man is back behind bars. I will thoroughly investigate the escape incident and determine that all policies and procedures were strictly adhered to. It appears that Levier was properly handcuffed and shackled as he was being transported to a doctors appointment. He is now the subject of a massive man-hunt. He will be captured, and he will face additional charges.”