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Zymire Hughes arrested in Las Vegas for Philadelphia spree

Overview

Zymire Hughes, 22, has been arrested in Las Vegas by the U.S. Marshals Service Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, concluding a manhunt for his alleged role in a terroristic threats and harassment spree in Philadelphia’s Center City on August 12, 2026.

During the roughly 20-minute incident, Hughes reportedly wore a Chucky-style Halloween mask while accosting between 6 and 16 people near City Hall, South Penn Square, and Market Street. Investigators believe Hughes may have filmed the encounters on a cellphone for social media engagement. In one instance, Hughes allegedly chased a 40-year-old female jogger, holding a phone in her face and asking, ‘Are you ready to die?’ The woman sustained severe leg injuries while attempting to flee.

Another witness, Jameka Wilson, utilized her stage combat training to defend herself by kicking the suspect in the chest to disorient him. While Police Captain Jason Smith noted that the suspect may have implied he was armed, no weapon was visible on surveillance footage.

Hughes was captured at an apartment complex in Southeast Las Vegas. Following the incidents, he reportedly fled Philadelphia via New Jersey and Florida before returning to his residence in Nevada. He faces multiple charges, including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and intimidation. He is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Pennsylvania.

Entities

Philadelphia · Philadelphia Police Department · U.S. Marshals Service · Zymire Hughes · Philadelphia Police

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Zymire Hughes is the suspect accused of wearing a Chucky doll mask while targeting people in Philadelphia. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly targeted six random people during a 15-minute period. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Hughes allegedly asked a female jogger, ‘Are you ready to die?’ while filming her on a cell phone. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The suspect may have fled to the West Coast, specifically the Los Angeles area or Las Vegas, for employment. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] An arrest warrant has been issued for Zymire Hughes. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[● 3 SOURCES] A witness intervened by kicking the suspect in the chest to disorient him. internewscast.com · dnyuz.com · nypost.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hughes faces charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and witness intimidation. internewscast.com

Timeline

17 days ago

[CRIME] 25 sources
Zymire Hughes arrested in Las Vegas for Philadelphia terror spree
Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas following a manhunt for allegedly terrorizing Philadelphia pedestrians while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
19 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Zymire Hughes arrested in Las Vegas for Philadelphia terrorizing spree
Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask during a spree in Center City on August 15.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 11 sources
Zymire Hughes identified as Philadelphia Chucky-mask suspect
Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for Zymire Hughes, 22, who allegedly chased and threatened pedestrians wearing a Chucky mask. He is believed to have fled to California or Nevada.
23 days ago

[CRIME] 36 sources
Philadelphia police identify suspect in Chucky mask terror incidents
Philadelphia police have identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the suspect who allegedly terrorized pedestrians while wearing a Chucky mask. An arrest warrant is active as authorities search for him.
26 days ago

[CRIME] 19 sources
Philadelphia police hunt masked suspect in Center City terror spree
Philadelphia police are hunting a masked man in a Chucky doll mask who allegedly terrorized at least six people in Center City, including chasing a jogger and asking, “Are you ready to die?”

Sources

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