Murder suspect escapes courthouse

Defendant Edi Villalobos Jr. escaped from a courthouse seconds after deputies removed his shackles.

Villalobos Jr. was appearing in court in the Portland suburb of Hillsboro for jury selection after he allegedly stabbed two men, and killed one, two years ago, KGW-TV reported. One officer removed Villalobos' hand and leg cuffs, in line with legal requirements for the court session. The defendant then scooted behind two desk chairs and ran out the courtroom door, racing down multiple hallways as two officers chased him.

Police found Villalobos hours later hiding in a closet in a vacant apartment.

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