Authorities capture escaped teen murder suspect Shane Pryor

NBC10 Philadelphia

28 Jan 202403:49

Summary

TLDRThe transcript describes the recent arrest of 17-year-old Shane Pryor, who was accused of murder and escaped police custody earlier this week while being treated at a Philadelphia hospital. Pryor was on the run for several days before being apprehended on a bus. Investigators say they found a handcuff key on Pryor and believe he used it to unlock his handcuffs and escape. The transcript reviews the timeline of Pryor's escape and subsequent sightings over several days before police finally arrested him again. Officials express relief at capturing Pryor without incident and their intent to prosecute those who assisted him.

Takeaways

😲 17-year-old murder suspect Shane Pryor escaped police custody earlier this week
🔑 Investigators found a handcuff key on Pryor when he was arrested, possibly explaining his earlier escape
🚔 Law enforcement arrested Pryor on a SEPTA bus in North Philly after receiving a tip
👮‍♂️ Dozens of officers were involved in escorting Pryor off the bus and arresting him
🏥 Last week, Pryor escaped custody while being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
📱 After escaping the hospital, Pryor successfully borrowed a phone to call an accomplice for help
🚘 18-year-old Michael Diggs picked up Pryor in a vehicle after his hospital escape
😠 Police say Pryor acted desperate and was running out of resources while on the run
🎯 Law enforcement focused their efforts on tracking Pryor's contacts and locations
👩‍⚖️ Pryor's attorney says his focus now shifts to defending Pryor in court on murder charges

Q & A

How old is Shane Pryor and what is he accused of?
-Shane Pryor is 17 years old and has been accused of murder.
How did Pryor escape from police custody?
-Pryor escaped when he was being treated at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He got out of the police vehicle transporting him and ran away.
What key piece of evidence did police find when they arrested Pryor?
-Police found a handcuff key that Pryor had, which could be used to unlock handcuffs.
Who did Pryor call after escaping the hospital?
-Pryor called 18-year-old Michael Diggs, who picked Pryor up outside the hospital 30 minutes later.
Where was Pryor spotted over the next few days after escaping?
-Pryor was seen at a corner store with Diggs after escaping. The next day he was at another corner store, and then at a Target the day after that.
How was Pryor finally captured?
-Law enforcement agencies received tips that Pryor was heading back to North Philly. They caught him getting off a bus and took him into custody.
What charges could Pryor's accomplices face?
-Pryor's accomplices who assisted him after his escape could face prosecution.
What was the police's view on Pryor's proclaimed innocence?
-The police said if Pryor was truly innocent, he would not have fled custody, as flight indicates guilt.
What is Pryor's attorney's focus now?
-Pryor's attorney is glad he was taken into custody safely and is now focused on defending Pryor in court.
What crime is Pryor accused of committing in 2020?
-Pryor has been charged with the 2020 killing of a woman.

Outlines

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😲 Teen Murder Suspect Shane Pryor Captured After Hospital Escape

17-year-old murder suspect Shane Pryor escaped police custody earlier this week while being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He was on the run for days until being captured this evening after getting off a SEPTA bus. Investigators found a handcuff key in his possession and are still investigating who assisted him.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Escape

Pryor escaped from police custody earlier in the week while being treated at the hospital. This was a key event that set off the multi-day manhunt. The police mention investigating how he was able to escape and who assisted him.

💡Manhunt

After Pryor escaped custody, there was a multi-day manhunt to find and recapture him. The police describe cutting off his resources and forcing him into public places in order to eventually catch him.

💡Arrest

The police finally caught and arrested Pryor again after getting a tip he was heading back to North Philly. They took him into custody safely without incident on a bus.

💡Evidence

When arresting Pryor, police found he had a handcuff key on him. This evidence suggests he may have planned his initial escape using the key.

💡Compliance

When arrested, Pryor was described as compliant, calm, and following police orders. This contrasts with the image of an escaped fugitive.

💡Desperation

The police speculate Pryor was desperate while on the run, forced into public places because his resources were cut off by the manhunt.

💡Murder

Pryor is accused of murder and was awaiting trial when he escaped. This provides context on why he was in custody originally.

💡Juvenile

Despite the serious murder charge, Pryor is only 17 years old. His young age provides insight into why he was at a children's hospital.

💡Innocence

Pryor apparently proclaimed his innocence. The police cast doubt on this claim given his escape attempt.

💡Recaptured

After 5 days on the run, Pryor was finally recaptured by the joint police task force. This ended the manhunt.

Highlights

17-year-old Shane Pryor had been on the run for days after escaping police custody earlier this week.

Investigators say they discovered a key piece of evidence - a handcuff key - when they arrested Pryor.

Officers say the handcuff keys can be purchased easily online for as low as $5.

New pictures show dozens of officers escorting Pryor off a SEPTA bus when they caught him at 6:30 PM.

Pryor escaped custody last week when he fled while being transported to the hospital for hand treatment.

After escaping, Pryor unsuccessfully tried to borrow a phone at the hospital before successfully doing so from someone on the street.

An 18-year-old acquaintance, Michael Diggs, picked up Pryor after his escape and was later arrested.

After being spotted at two corner stores, Pryor was seen Thursday and Friday at a Target, wearing the same clothes.

Officials believe Pryor was desperate after they cut off his resources, forcing him to go to public places.

Multiple agencies were tipped Pryor was heading back to North Philly and arrested him on a bus.

Pryor's attorney said he's glad his client was taken into custody safely and will now focus on defending him.

Pryor was charged with a 2020 killing of a woman.

The escape investigation is still ongoing, and more people who assisted Pryor may be prosecuted.

Officials say Pryor's flight from custody indicates guilt.

Pryor had proclaimed his innocence according to officials.