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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Police warn Chucky-mask suspect may be in LA
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Philadelphia police identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the “Chucky-style” Halloween mask suspect accused of harassing and assaulting people downtown on Aug. 12. Authorities warn he has ties to Los Angeles and may already be in the area as a nationwide manhunt continues.
WHO: Zymire Hughes, 22; Philadelphia police; law enforcement officials
WHAT: Nationwide manhunt for a masked suspect; local warning that he may be in Los Angeles
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 10:21 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHY: Authorities say Hughes has deep work and personal ties to Los Angeles and may already be present in the local area.
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