A convicted killer who escaped from an eastern Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago was spotted again Monday night and is now armed with a weapon, police warned, calling for nearby residents to stay indoors and lock their doors…
Chester County’s South Coventry Township, about 20 miles north of the county prison he escaped from, according to an emergency alert sent by Chester County officials Monday night to area residents via email and text message.
While not confirmed there are additional reports that a homeowner shot at the convict and missed..
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“Residents in the area are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors,” the alert read, adding that there were reports of the fugitive in the area of Ridge, Coventryville and Daisy Point roads, “possibly armed with a weapon.”
Pennsylvania State Police later said on Facebook around 1:38 a.m. ET they were “pursuing” Cavalcante in the South Coventry Township, and that he “is armed with a weapon.” The post did not say how they knew he was armed or what kind of weapon he had.
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