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Man Who Escaped Custody Near Penn Presbyterian Recaptured in West Philadelphia

The Shooting Investigation Group now leads a case with key details still undisclosed.

Overview

  • The 26-year-old escaped police custody during a transfer from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Tuesday morning in West Philadelphia.
  • Officers concentrated the search on Baring Street between 37th and 38th in the Powelton section, using tactical teams, K-9s, drones, and aerial support near the hospital.
  • Hours after the Tuesday escape, police said they apprehended the man and ended the search.
  • Police assigned the department's Shooting Investigation Group to handle the investigation.
  • Officials have not explained how the escape happened or why the man was in custody.