Coverage dated May 14, 2023 to May 16, 2023

Second Escaped Prisoner Apprehended in Philly

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On Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials apprehended Ameen Hurst, who had been missing after escaping from prison earlier this month

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CBS News
3rd arrest made in connection with Philadelphia prison escape (opens CBS News)
Published May 14, 2023
CBS News's feed description
One of the two inmates, Nasir Grant, 24, was captured by U.S. Marshals last week after being on the run for several days. Ameen Hurst remains at-large.
Philadelphia Inquirer
The second man who escaped from a Philadelphia jail last week was captured Wednesday morning, police say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published May 16, 2023
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
Ameen Hurst was arrested by U.S. Marshals on the 6100 block of Washington Avenue in West Philadelphia, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Second Escaped Prisoner Apprehended in Philly (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 16, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
On Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials apprehended Ameen Hurst, who had been missing after escaping from prison earlier this month
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Ameen Hurst captured: Second inmate who escaped Philadelphia prison taken into custody (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published May 16, 2023
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
After an extensive search involving multiple law enforcement agencies, an inmate who escaped a Philadelphia prison in early May has been taken into custody Wednesday, according to Philadelphia Police.
NBC News
2nd inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison is captured (opens NBC News)
Published May 16, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Before the escape, Ameen Hurst had been held on four counts of murder. The other inmate who escaped, Nasir Grant, was taken into custody last week.
Fox News
US Marshals arrest the second inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison earlier this month (opens Fox News)
Published May 16, 2023
Fox News's feed description
U.S. Marshals arrested Ameen Hurst on May 17, 2023. Hurst was one of the two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison earlier in the month.
PhillyVoice
Manhunt ends with arrest of second escaped Philly inmate Ameen Hurst (opens PhillyVoice)
Published May 16, 2023
PhillyVoice's feed description
Nasir Grant, captured last week, and three others have been charged in connection with the May 7 jailbreak at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. Hurst's brother also is expected to face charges
CBS News
Suspect in multiple killings arrested nearly 10 days after escaping from Philadelphia prison (opens CBS News)
Published May 16, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Ameen Hurst escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center with another inmate by cutting a hole in the fence. He is charged in four murders.
The Sentinel (Carlisle)
2nd escaped inmate captured after breaking out of Philadelphia prison (opens The Sentinel (Carlisle))
Published May 16, 2023
The Sentinel (Carlisle)'s feed description
Ameen Hurst, 18, was rearrested Wednesday morning in Philadelphia, according to Robert Clark, a supervisory deputy with the U.S. Marshals Service.
CBS News
Ameen Hurst captured after Philadelphia prison escape (opens CBS News)
Published May 16, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Ameen Hurst, an inmate who escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, was recaptured after a 10-day manhunt.