Who is Zymire Hughes? Philly police identify 'Chucky' masked man accused of terrorizing City Hall area
Philadelphia police have identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the masked man who chased and threatened people near City Hall.
Zymire Hughes, a 22-year-old man, is the masked individual who police in Philadelphia identified as the perpetrator of a terrifying incident near City Hall. According to NBC News, on Wednesday, August 12, Hughes chased and threatened several people, allegedly asking a woman if she was "ready to die." The incident lasted for about 15 minutes in the early morning hours, between 5:18am and 5:33am, according to Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith.
The suspect was wearing a distinctive Chucky doll Halloween-style face mask and was seen running up to individuals, attempting to scare or antagonize them. He was holding a cellphone, seemingly filming his actions. Six people were targeted during the incident, as per ABC News. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hughes, and there are indications that he may have fled to California or Nevada.
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