"Are You Ready to Die?" Says the Chucky-Masked Suspect Arrested

After the events that took place on August 12 in the Center City area of Philadelphia, the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania, USA, the 22‑year‑old Zymire Hughes, who was wanted, was arrested in Las Vegas. It was alleged that Hughes, wearing a “Chucky” mask resembling a toy baby, tried to scare people in the streets and run over them for about 30 minutes.

Chased the Running Woman

According to police records, a 40‑year‑old woman was among the people Hughes targeted. Footage from security cameras showed the suspect following the running woman. It was alleged that Hughes shouted to the woman, “Are you ready to die?”

Suffered Leg Injury While Fleeing

The woman who tried to distance herself from the suspect fell to the ground amid the panic she experienced. It was reported that the woman, who suffered a serious leg injury from the fall, was a victim in the incident. Philadelphia police are conducting an investigation into Hughes in connection with the events.

Escape from Philadelphia to Las Vegas

After the incidents, it was determined that Hughes, who had left Philadelphia, flew from Trenton‑Mercer Airport in New Jersey to Orlando on August 19, and then proceeded to Las Vegas. Authorities traced the suspect along this travel route.

U.S. Marshals Teams Arrested

U.S. Marshals Service teams conducted an operation at the apartment complex where Hughes was located in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 22‑year‑old suspect was taken into custody there and, after processing, was transported to the Clark County Detention Center.

Return to Pennsylvania Expected

It was stated that Hughes remains in the Clark County Detention Center. The suspect is expected to be returned to Pennsylvania and face the judicial process on the charges filed in Philadelphia.

Prosecutors Call to Victims

Philadelphia District Attorney's office called out to people affected by Hughes's behavior during the incidents but who have not yet reported to the police. The office asked potential victims to report the incidents they experienced to authorities.