DC man who admitted to father’s killing escapes custody

A Southeast D.C. man who admitted he shot his father to death in 2017 has escaped custody and is on the loose, according to police.

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Bernard Coleman III was at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital awaiting sentencing when he escaped on Sunday, according to police.

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The 27-year-old is 6 feet tall and weighs about 145 pounds.

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He has black hair and brown eyes.

If you can help police locate Coleman, call (202) 727-9099.

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