Police Capture Suspect Who Escaped Custody At Queens Courthouse
This post was updated at 5 a.m. October 3, 2019.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police have captured an escaped prisoner in Queens.
According to the NYPD, the man escaped custody while making an appearance at the Queens County Courthouse in Kew Gardens on Wednesday.
Authorities said 22-year-old Tyrell Escobar fled the courthouse around noon after a judge revoked his bail in connection with a gun charge.
Update- Tyrell Escobar has been apprehended by members of the Fugitive Task Force. Thank you to all involved. @NYPDnews @NYPDTips @NYPDChiefofDept @NYPDONeill @NYPDDCPI https://t.co/lNBGqqA6bl
— Chief Kenneth Corey (@NYPDChiefOfDept) October 2, 2019
The Queens District Attorney said Escobar was not in handcuffs when he made his escape.
The NYPD said it considered the 22-year-old dangerous and he could possibly be armed.
Anyone with photos or videos taken before, during or after the shooting is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or for Spanish, 1-888-577-4782. Tips can also be sent to the NYPDTips Twitter account or submitted online at NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.