Escaped inmate in custody after being shot by victim he allegedly carjacked

A state inmate who escaped on Saturday is back in custody after being shot by someone he was allegedly trying to carjack.

The attempted carjacking took place at North Lake Circle and Highway 9 near Eupora according to WCBI's Robert Davidson. Eugene Lavon Robinson, who escaped from the George County Regional Correctional Facility Saturday, was shot at least once when the victim fired shots at him as he drove away. The alleged carjacking victim had a concealed carry permit.

Robinson, 37, was found by law enforcement at Mississippi 15 and Natchez Trace Road in Mathiston. He was transported to a hospital in Starkville. He was then taken to Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County.

Robinson fled the facility in Lucedale about 7 p.m. Saturday after tying up an officer and stealing the officer’s truck.

Robinson had been in prison since 2003 and was serving 30 years for armed robbery in Choctaw County and had also been convicted of a burglary in Oktibbeha County. He is facing an escape charge. Other charges are pending.

George County Sheriff Keith Havard said in a release Wednesday afternoon that Robinson is in stable condition and receiving medical treatment in the custody of MDOC.