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Man accused of wearing 'Chucky' mask to threaten people in Philadelphia arrested in Las Vegas

Authorities arrested 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in Nevada after an August 12 spree near Philadelphia City Hall that left one victim injured.

Updated Aug 26, 2026 · 03:17 UTC1 reports

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U.S. Marshals arrested 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening in connection with an Aug. 12 incident in Philadelphia.
Hughes is accused of wearing a Chucky-style mask while chasing and threatening at least six people near Philadelphia City Hall.
He is being held in Clark County, Nevada, awaiting extradition to Philadelphia, where prosecutors expect to charge him with aggravated assault.

U.S. Marshals arrested 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in Las Vegas around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.[CBS News]
Philadelphia police allege Hughes wore a Chucky-style mask while chasing and threatening at least six people near City Hall over a 15-minute period on Aug. 12.[CBS News]
Investigators reported that a female jogger injured her leg while fleeing after Hughes allegedly asked her if she was ready to die.[CBS News]
Hughes is detained in the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Pennsylvania.[CBS News]
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner stated that Hughes is expected to face aggravated assault and additional charges due to the victim's injury.[CBS News]

The exact timetable for Hughes's extradition to Philadelphia and his initial court appearance dates have not been detailed.[CBS News]