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Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her

From CBS News · () English

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  • A woman in Philadelphia described confronting a man wearing a Chucky-style mask who allegedly chased six people.
  • The suspect reportedly asked victims if they wanted to race him or if they were "ready to die."
  • Police are searching for the individual, who could face charges including terroristic threats and harassment.

A terrifying encounter in Philadelphia has left residents on edge after a man, described as wearing a Chucky-style mask, allegedly threatened and chased six people within a half-hour period. Jameka Wilson recounted her experience, stating she decided to confront the individual who pursued her.

I figured it was smart to turn around and face him. I was like, 'OK, well, let's fight.' I put my hands up. I covered my face.

— Jameka WilsonDescribing her decision to confront the masked assailant who chased her.

"I figured it was smart to turn around and face him," Wilson recalled. "I was like, 'OK, well, let's fight.' I put my hands up. I covered my face." She told CBS News she kicked the man, described by police as between 16 and 25 years old, "in the middle of the chest," causing him to stumble back before fleeing.

Do you guys want to race me? I bet I am faster than you. Want to race me?

— SuspectQuoted by Luanda Marinho, describing the man's strange challenge.

Another woman, Luanda Marinho, encountered the suspect while meeting a friend. He repeatedly asked, "Do you guys want to race me? I bet I am faster than you. Want to race me?" Marinho stated that none of them acknowledged him due to the strange nature of the interaction.

Are you ready to die?

— SuspectThe question allegedly posed by the masked man to a woman jogging.

In a particularly chilling incident, a woman jogging early in the morning was allegedly asked by the masked suspect, "Are you ready to die?" twice. According to Capt. Jason Smith of the Philadelphia Police Department, she ran away and injured herself. Police have not confirmed any physical harm to victims but are taking the incidents very seriously. The suspect faces potential charges of terroristic threats, harassment, and intimidation.

Some people may find this situation to be funny. Rest assured, we do not. We're taking this very seriously. We are going to find this individual.

— Capt. Jason SmithPhiladelphia Police official emphasizing the gravity of the incidents.
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