Masked Mayhem and the Blurred Lines of Public Safety The recent spate of high profile incidents involving individuals donning creepy masks has raised questions about public safety, law enforcement priorities, and the often blurry lines between street theater and real life terror.
Last week's incident in Philadelphia, where a young man sporting a "Chucky style" mask allegedly threatened and chased at least six people around City Hall, is one such example.
The Philadelphia police department quickly identified 22 year old Zymire Hughes as the suspect. This swift identification has sparked both relief and concern among locals.