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Masked man who terrorized Philadelphians arrested in Las Vegas, police say
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Halloween mask, facing charges including aggravated assault and making terroristic threats.
- Hughes reportedly chased a woman on August 12 after asking if she was "ready to die," causing her to suffer spine and hamstring injuries during the incident.
- Authorities expressed serious concern over Hughes' actions, emphasizing that such harassment and terrorizing behavior will be met with accountability.
- Hughes fled Pennsylvania on August 19, traveling through Orlando before settling in Las Vegas, where he was tracked and arrested by the Nevada Violent Offender Task Force.
- Upon arrest, Hughes surrendered but resisted handcuffing, requiring officers to subdue him; he had been residing in Las Vegas since February.
