India, Dec. 23 -- A manhunt has been initiated by Georgia authorities and the U.S. Marshals for three inmates who broke out of Atlanta, Georgia's DeKalb County jail on Monday morning, including a murder suspect.

During a routine security check, authorities found Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor, and Naod Yohannes missing from the DeKalb County Jail, the county's sheriff's office reported. The jail is located about six miles east of Atlanta's downtown in Decatur, Georgia.

The jail's entry and exit were blocked off at 6 a.m., and deputies were stationed all around the building.

Authorities warn that the fugitives are dangerous and may be armed. The public is being advised by the sheriff's office to "exercise extreme caution" and avoid appr...