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Convicted killer escapes from North Carolina hospital while receiving medical care: police

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — A convicted murderer is on the loose after escaping from a North Carolina hospital Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Ramone Alston, 30, escaped from North Carolina Department of Corrections custody while receiving medical care at UNC Hospital in Hillsborough, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said Alston managed to free himself from his leg restraints while inside a North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) van in the clinic’s parking lot.

“As (officers) pulled up to the rear entrance of the hospital and were removing Mr. Alston from the vehicle, he became separated from officers in the parking lot and ran into the woods,” DAC Communications Director Keith Acree said.

Two officers were tasked with removing Alston from the vehicle and taking him to the hospital for treatment.

Alston was wearing a gray T-shirt, brown pants and New Balance sneakers when he ran from the truck. He was last seen with his hands still cuffed in front of him.

“At this point, until we know otherwise, the most distinguishing characteristic is someone running around with a belly chain and handcuffs with a black box,” said Alecia Stemper, communications director for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “If you see him, call 911 immediately. Do not approach.”

Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Alston is said to have friends and family living in the area. However, it is unclear whether this was a planned escape attempt.

Alston was convicted of shooting and killing a 1-year-old girl in 2015.

Authorities are asking the public to immediately call 911 if they see Alston and are warning them not to approach him.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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