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Escaped Prisoners in Philadelphia: 1 of 2 inmates back in custody | LiveNOW from FOX

Written By LiveNOW from FOX on Friday, May 12, 2023 | 12:12 AM

 
Law enforcement sources tell FOX 29 U.S. Marshals have captured one of two men who escaped from a Philadelphia prison through a hole in a perimeter fence last weekend. Nasir Grant, 24, was taken into custody by federal agents on Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion around 10 p.m. Thursday night. Grant and 18-year-old Ameen Hurst sprung themselves free from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, investigators said. Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney told reporters the duo missed three headcounts before prison guards realized they were missing Monday afternoon. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com/ Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on Twitter: https://twitter.com/livenowfox Raw and unfiltered. Watch a non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation. Limited commentary. No opinion. Experience LiveNOW from FOX.