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Police in Philadelphia have arrested an 18-year-old who allegedly helped a “dangerous” teenage murder suspect escape from custody while at a children’s hospital.
Michael Diggs is now facing multiple charges including hindering apprehension and criminal conspiracy in connection to the disappearance of 17-year-old Shane Pryor, who remains on the run on Friday after vanishing two days earlier.
“On January 24, 2024, personnel from the Juvenile Justice Service Center were transporting Shane Pryor to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for an injury to his hand. At approximately 11:56 AM, upon their arrival at the hospital, Pryor managed to escape custody and disappeared in the surrounding area,” the Philadelphia Police Department said in a statement.
“A comprehensive investigation was promptly initiated, leading the police to trace Pryor’s movements and gather information suggesting that Pryor had been picked up by an individual driving a cream-colored Ford,” police added, noting that later that day, they intercepted the vehicle and detained its driver, Diggs, for questioning.
“The arrest marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to bring all those involved in the incident to justice,” police also said. “Shane Pryor has not been located. Pryor is considered da
Escaped inmate Shane Pryor
Police say Shane Pryor is “considered dangerous,” and a $5,000 reward is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia for information leading to his arrest. (U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia)
On Thursday, the U.S. Marshals shared a video showing Pryor by himself inside the lobby of the Hub for Clinical Collaboration building near the children’s hospital shortly after his escape.
Pryor asked a front desk receptionist there for the use of a phone, was told no, and he then left that building, according to Fox29 Philadelphia.
