Philly Cops Nab Murder Suspect Who Fled Van
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police say they have captured a murder suspect in Harrisburg six days after he escaped from a prisoner van.
Philadelphia police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore confirms that 22-year-old Omar Roane was in custody late Friday.
U.S. marshals had been offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the Southwest Philadelphia man's capture.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say Roane and two other prisoners forced their way out of the van on Aug. 14 as it was on its way to a Philadelphia prison. The others were quickly apprehended.
Roane is charged with the June 9 murder of 17-year-old Kyree Young.
No other details of his capture were immediately available.
Load more..