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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
Philadelphia officials said Hughes faced felony and misdemeanor assault charges and was on probation in an unrelated Montgomery County case.
Hughes is currently at the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Pennsylvania.
Police said Hughes asked a 40-year-old female jogger, "Are you ready to die?" while keeping his arm behind his back as though he had a weapon.
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 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 19 · Day 1
Philadelphia masked man incidents: tips, attacks, and suspect identification
Police say Zymire Hughes has connections to California and Nevada.
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.
“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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