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Philadelphia masked man attacks investigation
One page that accretes the verified record as the story develops. Every fact keeps its date and its sources.
8 DAYS
29 FACTS
4 EVENTS
4 SOURCES
FIRST ENTRY AUG 19
AUG 26 · Day 8
Philadelphia man in Chucky mask arrested in Las Vegas after manhunt
Hughes is currently at the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Pennsylvania.
Hughes allegedly fled the Philadelphia area on Aug. 19, flying from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Orlando before continuing to Las Vegas.
Zymire Hughes, 22, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service in Las Vegas.
AUG 20 · Day 2
Man in Chucky mask terrorized Philadelphia streets, timeline reveals
“If Zymire Hughes was trying to scare people, make them run: Who's scared now? Who's running now?”
LARRY KRASNER
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AUG 20 · Day 2
Philadelphia Police Identify Suspect Accused of Terrorizing Public in Chucky Mask
“If Zymire Hughes was trying to scare people, make them run: Who's scared now? Who's running now?”
LARRY KRASNER
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AUG 19 · Day 1
Philadelphia masked man incidents: tips, attacks, and suspect identification
Police describe Zymire Hughes as a Black male with medium complexion, 5-foot-8, thin build, wearing a white Chucky-style Halloween mask with black hair, and a black/blue plaid backpack.
Police say Zymire Hughes has connections to California and Nevada.
Jameka Wilson said the masked man chased her on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
“The whole goal is to understand what the consequences of contact and violence are and hopefully keep your scene partner safe.”
JAMEKA WILSON
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