Philadelphia police name Zymire Hughes as Chucky-masked terror suspect

Philadelphia police identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the suspect who terrorized people near City Hall on August 12 while wearing a Chucky-style mask. An arrest warrant is active, and Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania, with ties to California and Nevada. He allegedly chased a jogger, asked if she was "ready to die," and filmed encounters. Charges include terroristic threats and assault. The U.S. Marshals Service is assisting in the search.

Philadelphia police name Zymire Hughes as Chucky-masked terror suspect
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Published Aug 20, 2026
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