What to do if someone walks away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center (McAlester): A family guide

A walkaway from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester was reported involving inmate Hunter Bowers, 35. According to the report, he walked away from the facility just before 9:00 p.m. on a Thursday.

Official Reports

• ✓ The walkaway involved inmate Hunter Bowers, age 35.
• ✓ The report says he walked away from Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester just before 9:00 p.m. on a Thursday.
• ✓ At the time, he was serving a six-year sentence for domestic assault and battery with a weapon.
• ✓ Authorities advised the public not to approach him if seen and to call 911 or the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

1. Do not approach - If you see the person or think you’ve spotted them, keep your distance.
2. Call 911 - Share what you saw and where you saw it.
3. Contact the Oklahoma Department of Corrections - If you have information about where the person is, report it to DOC as well.
4. Stay where you’re safe and let law enforcement handle contact - Your job is to report, not to intervene.

The report included an update saying inmate Hunter Bowers had been captured, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff. Treat that as the status at the time of the report, and rely on current official updates for the latest information.

Questions for Authorities

• ✓ Is there a current public advisory I should follow (including “do not approach” guidance)?
• ✓ What is the person’s current status right now, and has it changed since the initial report?
• ✓ If I have information, what’s the correct way to pass it along (911 or the Oklahoma Department of Corrections)?
• ✓ If I’m a family member, what can you share with me about next steps and who I should speak to for updates?

For reliable updates, stick to official Oklahoma Department of Corrections communications and confirmed local reporting, and be careful with posts that don’t name a source. Rumors move fast during a walkaway, and sharing unverified details can create confusion. While you’re waiting for confirmation, follow the safety guidance from authorities: don’t approach if you see the person, and report information through 911 or the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

This briefing is based on a single news report and is meant to summarize what was publicly reported and the safety guidance that came with it. It doesn’t cover Jackie Brannon facility policies or provide direct contact details, so for anything official - especially status changes - use current law enforcement and Oklahoma DOC channels.