Caught: Manhunt ends as escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante captured in Chester County
Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was apprehended Wednesday morning in Chester County after a manhunt that lasted nearly two weeks.
Pennsylvania State Police announced Wednesday that officers had captured the "extremely dangerous" prison escapee after he was found in South Coventry Township.
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He was apprehended while wearing what appeared to be a Philadelphia Eagles sweatshirt.
Cavalcante's arrest comes after he had reportedly obtained a firearm and, law enforcement officials believed he was corralled in the area of South Coventry Township in Chester County.
As of about 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, police have not yet revealed details on how Cavalcante was apprehended.
The moment he was captured, officials announced the arrest over the radio.
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