Authorities capture escaped teen murder suspect Shane Pryor

Summary

The 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.