A man accused of harassing and terrorizing over a dozen locals while wearing a “Chucky” Halloween mask in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been identified and potentially has fled the state, according to local authorities. Police had been searching for the masked suspect since Wednesday when he approached and reportedly chased multiple people around Center City and Philadelphia City Hall while recording them on his phone. [snip] Smith said he believes the suspect filmed the interactions either for social media content or for “his own sick personal amusement.” Captured on a surveillance video, Hughes notably chased after one 40-year-old unnamed female jogger, asking her “Are you ready to die?” The victim then ran away, screaming for help as Hughes chased after her. The incident resulted in the woman severely injuring her leg, and later pressed charges, according to Smith. [snip] UPDATE: The masked suspect sought in the 8/12 assaults near 15th & JFK has been identified as Zymire Hughes, 22. An arrest warrant is active. Hughes may have fled PA and has ties to California and Nevada. We’re working with the U.S. Marshals to bring him back to face justice. pic.twitter.com/n1sHVU9yWm— Philadelphia Police Department (@PhillyPolice) August 20, 2026 [snip] Once arrested, the suspect will face charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation, Smith told reporters. (*) Full article: https://www.oann.com/newsroom/penn-police-identify-man-accused-of-terrorizing-philadelphia-locals-in-chucky-halloween-mask Post navigation Previously hidden evidence revealed: Karmelo Anthony said he was ‘on the verge’ of stabbing someone hours before the murder ISIS-inspired plot thwarted: N.Y. woman charged in plan to bomb Albany Capitol
