Shane Pryor, 17, was taken to the emergency room Jan. 24 to treat a hand injury, CBS News reported. While being escorted out of a Juvenile Justice Center transport around 11:56 a.m., he escaped custody.
The Philadelphia Police Department worked closely with hospital security to attempt to locate Mr. Pryor. On hospital video surveillance, they saw him enter the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care building and in response, the hospital suspended nonessential clinical operations, a CHOP spokesperson told Becker’s.
Mr. Pryor reportedly left the building, entered a parking garage and stole a vehicle.
“Once the Philadelphia Police Department confirmed that the juvenile had exited the Buerger building into a private vehicle, CHOP received the all clear,” CHOP told Becker’s. “There were no injuries or safety events as a result of this incident and operations will resume as normal. We continue to work with the Philadelphia Police Department to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and staff, which is always our priority.”
Mr. Pryor was captured on Jan. 28 by the U.S. Marshals Service and turned back to police custody, USA Today reported. He was charged with murder in October 2020 and has been awaiting trial.
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