ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Two inmates attempted to escape a St. Landry Parish jail on Sunday night according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.

Officials said last night, around 11 p.m., inmates Sa’Davion George, 19, and Demarion Levier, 19, were being relocated in the jail when they attacked a corrections deputy, taking their radio and jail access key.

Officials said they attempted to escape through various exit points, but were denied access. When they finally were able to open a door, it led to the main floor of the booking area where other deputies were working.

Officials said the inmates were quickly subdued and the Corrections Deputy sustained only light injuries.

It is believed that the inmates falsified suicide requests protocols in their plan to escape the jail.

George is awaiting trial for first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, weapons charges, assault by drive-by shooting and additional violent crimes.

Levier is awaiting trial for first degree murder, disarming a police officer, battery of a correctional officer and attempted escape back in May.

Both individuals were re-booked on attempted escape and battery of a correctional officer charges.

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