Escaped Teen Murder Suspect Shane Pryor Apprehended by U.S. Marshals

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Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Escaped Teen Murder Suspect Shane Pryor Apprehended by U.S. Marshals
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17-year-old murder suspect Shane Pryor, who escaped from custody at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals after a four-day manhunt. Pryor, charged with killing a woman in 2020, managed to free himself from his shackles and escape while receiving medical attention. His alleged accomplice, Michael Diggs, was also arrested. The escape has raised concerns about the city’s jail system, as it follows a series of recent prison escapes.

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