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U.S. Arrests Chucky-Masked Man for Philadelphia Terror Threats

8/26/2026

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U.S. authorities arrested Zymire Hughes, 22, in Las Vegas for terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
He is being held at Clark County Detention Center in Nevada pending extradition to Pennsylvania.
Police say Hughes approached 15-16 people in Center City on Aug. 12 and asked a jogger, “Are you ready to die?”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner charged him with felony and misdemeanor assault, terroristic threats, harassment and intimidation.

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U.S. authorities arrested Zymire Hughes, 22, in Las Vegas for terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
He is being held at Clark County Detention Center in Nevada pending extradition to Pennsylvania.
Police say Hughes approached 15-16 people in Center City on Aug. 12 and asked a jogger, “Are you ready to die?”
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner charged him with felony and misdemeanor assault, terroristic threats, harassment and intimidation.