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U.S. Marshals Arrest Zymire Hughes, Awaiting Pennsylvania Extradition

8/26/2026

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Marshals Capture Hughes

U.S. Marshals captured 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in a Las Vegas apartment complex on Aug 25.
Philadelphia Police sought Hughes for aggravated assault and terroristic threats after a masked incident on Aug 12.
He fled Philadelphia on Aug 19, traveling via Trenton-Mercer Airport to Orlando and Las Vegas.
Hughes remains in the Clark County Detention Center awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

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Hughes' Mask Assault

Police say Hughes sought social-media fame, prompting his mask-clad assaults.
Capt. Jason Smith warned the 40-year-old victim will need extensive medical treatment.
Investigators noted Hughes carried no weapon during any of the confrontations.
The cracked porcelain-doll mask he wore is sold on Amazon and eBay.
Hughes allegedly attacked up to 16 pedestrians within a half-hour on the early morning of Aug 15.

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Marshals Capture Hughes

U.S. Marshals captured 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in a Las Vegas apartment complex on Aug 25.
Philadelphia Police sought Hughes for aggravated assault and terroristic threats after a masked incident on Aug 12.
He fled Philadelphia on Aug 19, traveling via Trenton-Mercer Airport to Orlando and Las Vegas.
Hughes remains in the Clark County Detention Center awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

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