Man Accused of Terrorizing People While Wearing Chucky-Style Mask in Philadelphia Arrested in Las Vegas

Updated on: August 25, 2026 / 11:26 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Man Accused of Terrorizing People While Wearing Chucky-Style Mask in Philadelphia Arrested in Las Vegas

TL;DR

  • Zymire Hughes, 22, was arrested in Las Vegas for incidents that occurred in Philadelphia.
  • Hughes allegedly terrorized at least six people near Philadelphia City Hall on August 12 while wearing a Chucky-style mask.
  • He is accused of chasing, threatening, and filming his victims.
  • One victim was injured while fleeing Hughes.
  • Hughes fled Philadelphia on August 19 and was apprehended in Las Vegas.
  • He is facing charges including aggravated assault and terroristic threats.