In a dramatic turn of events, a murder suspect managed to evade a heavily armed SWAT team in a high-stakes escape attempt, captured on video. The incident occurred on February 6th in Canton, Ohio, during the early hours of the morning.

Just before 5:30 am, officials responded to a distress call reporting a man with a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Gary Marks, succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The police quickly identified the suspect as 22-year-old Jamari Harper.

Video footage reveals the intense moments as SWAT officers, clad in tactical gear and arriving in an armored vehicle, surrounded the house where Harper was hiding. The footage shows Harper making a daring escape by leaping out of a second-story window and attempting to flee.

Despite the high level of security and the officers’ preparedness, Harper managed to slip through the net. He initially snuck around to the back of the house before sprinting across the street. The escape did not go smoothly; Harper tripped multiple times during his flight, providing both tense and almost surreal moments captured on camera.

As Harper bolted down the sidewalk, officers, including a K-9 unit, pursued him relentlessly. His repeated slips and falls did not deter the determined law enforcement officers. The video culminates in Harper being apprehended by the pursuing officers.

Following his capture, Harper was taken to the hospital to treat injuries sustained from his hazardous second-story window jump. He now faces a slew of charges, including murder and aggravated robbery, reflecting the severity of his alleged crimes.

This incident highlights both the unpredictable nature of law enforcement operations and the lengths to which suspects might go to evade capture.