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  • Authorities release timeline, new video of escaped Philadelphia prisoner

    Authorities release timeline, new video of escaped Philadelphia prisoner

    PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A handcuffed prisoner who escaped police at a Philadelphia hospital has been on the run for two days.

    In an update on Wednesday, Supervisor Deputy U.S. Marshal Rob Clark announced a $2,500 reward for fugitive Alleem Borden, 29, adding that he should be considered dangerous and possibly armed.

    Borden was last spotted on Tuesday when he fled a home on the 5300 block of West Columbia Street. Clark says U.S. Marshals chased him to nearby train tracks but he was able to get away.

    Borden had his hands cuffed behind his back when he fled officers while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital at about 6:42 a.m. Monday.

    He was arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing a car from a delivery driver on Thursday, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said, adding that Borden was then found sleeping in the vehicle.

    READ MORE: New video shows handcuffed prisoner running across Philadelphia parking lot moments after escape

    While he was being processed, he complained of pain.

    “If a prisoner complains of pain or has an injury, it’s our policy that we take them to a facility,” Vanore said. “He was checked out and discharged.”

    Video obtained by Action News shows Borden running through a Kensington parking lot after his escape. He was also later spotted leaving a residence and getting into a vehicle on the 2700 block of Hope Street.

    Video shows handcuffed prisoner who outran officers after he escaped from a hospital in the city’s Kensington section.

    Timeline of escape

    Feb. 25 –– Borden was arrested for an alleged car theft

    Feb. 26 at 4:40 a.m. — He was taken to Episcopal Hospital after complaints of pain.

    Feb. 26 at 6:42 a.m. — Borden fled officers while in handcuffs at the hospital

    Feb. 26 at 6:58 a.m. — Video surveillance captured Borden walking on the 2700 block of Hope Street before entering a residence.

    Feb. 26 at 7:11 a.m. — Video captured Borden exiting a residence on Hope Street and entering a gold Honda while still in his restraints.

    Feb. 27 — U.S. Marshals joined the search for the suspect

    Feb. 27 at 3:15 p.m. — U.S. Marshals approached a home that Borden is known to frequent on the 5300 block of West Columbia Avenue. Immediately after knocking, a man matching the suspect’s description sprinted out of the residence and jumped down a 30-foot embankment onto the SEPTA train tracks. He ran north on the tracks and was able to evade capture.

    New video shows escaped prisoner Alleem Borden leaving a home on Hope Street

    Investigators say there have been no other confirmed sightings of Borden to date.

    “Borden’s flight again signifies his desperateness and Borden’s criminal history shows a history of fleeing and eluding police,” said Clark.

    Authorities believe he has access to firearms, may have mental health issues, and is a known narcotics user.

    READ MORE: Escaped prisoner Alleem Borden spotted in West Philadelphia

    Escaped prisoner Alleem Bordan possibly spotted in West Philadelphia, sources say

    “Due to these factors, we are considering Borden possibly armed dangerous and undoubtedly desperate,” Clark added.

    The gold Honda has been located but authorities say no additional charges have been filed.

    Clark said that weather and the safety of U.S. Marshals made Tuesday’s operation on West Columbia Avenue difficult.

    “We had investigators there but it wasn’t worth their safety to jump down that embankment. He’s a desperate man. So I clearly see why he tried to escape and jump down to the train tracks,” Clark noted.

    U.S. Marshals Service provides update on escaped Philly prisoner

    Criminal history

    Borden has a litany of prior arrests dating back to 2016, including for aggravated assault, resisting arrest and weapons charges, according to records.

    One of his prior cases was out of Cambria County in western Pennsylvania. He was charged with resisting arrest and running from police in 2020.

    Borden joins the growing list of escapes across the region. Just last month, 17-year-old Shane Pryor escaped DHS custody after being transported to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a hand injury.

    In 2023, our region saw seven escapees, including the prison break of Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured after 14 days on the run in Chester County.

    As the manhunt for him intensifies in our area, the U.S. Marshals say they will get their man.

    “Confident we’ll have him in custody in a reasonable amount of time,” said Clark.

    Anyone with information is asked to call 911. Tips can be called at 1-866-865-TIPS(8477).

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  • New video shows handcuffed prisoner running across parking lot moments after escape from hospital

    New video shows handcuffed prisoner running across parking lot moments after escape from hospital

    PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police said they’re searching for a handcuffed prisoner who outran officers and escaped from a hospital in the city’s Kensington section.

    Alleem Bordan, 29, who was in custody for car theft, fled while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital at about 6:42 a.m. Monday, Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said at a news conference.

    “He outran them with handcuffs behind him and disappeared in the 2700 block of Hancock Street,” said Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore.

    Bordan had his hands cuffed behind his back when he fled. Police launched an “intense search” but could not find him.

    Bordan was arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing a car from a delivery driver on Thursday, Vanore said, adding Bordan was then found sleeping in the vehicle.

    While he was being processed, he complained of pain.

    “If a prisoner complains of pain or has an injury, it’s our policy that we take them to a facility,” Vanore said. “He was checked out and discharged.”

    New video obtained by Action News shows Bordan running through a Kensington parking lot after his escape.

    Video shows handcuffed prisoner who outran officers after he escaped from a hospital in the city’s Kensington section.

    Bordan has a litany of prior arrests dating back to 2016, including for aggravated assault, resisting arrest and weapons charges, according to records.

    One of his prior cases was out of Cambria County in western Pennsylvania. He was charged with resisting arrest and running from police in 2020.

    A few schools in the area were put on lockdown during the initial search Monday morning, Vanore said. The lockdowns have since been lifted.

    Bordan joins the growing list of escapes across the region. Just last month, 17-year-old Shane Pryor escaped DHS custody after being transported to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a hand injury.

    In 2023, our region saw seven escapees, including the prison break of Danelo Cavalcante, who was captured after 14 days on the run in Chester County.

    While police don’t consider Bordan to be dangerous, anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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  • Philadelphia police officer killed, another wounded in shooting at airport parking garage

    Philadelphia police officer killed, another wounded in shooting at airport parking garage

    One Philadelphia police officer was killed and another wounded during a shooting inside a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport, authorities said.

    The officers — a 50- and 60-year-old assigned to the Airport Unit — were arriving for the start of their shift Thursday night when the deadly violence unfolded, interim Police Commissioner John Stanford said at a late-night news conference. When they pulled into parking garage D shortly after 11 p.m., they spotted a group of people attempting to break into a car parked in the same area.

    While one of the officers was in full uniform, the second had not yet fully suited up before he was forced to spring into action.

    “The officers approached to essentially disrupt and investigate what’s going on,” Stanford continued. “At that point, the suspects opened fire on the officers, striking one of our officers multiple times in the upper torso, striking the other officer in the arm.”

    The younger officer was rushed to an area hospital, where he died shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to authorities. He’d been with the force for 22 years. His comrade, a 20-year department veteran, was also hospitalized in the wake of the gunfire and is currently listed in stable condition.

    Neither of their names have been released.

    Police said the suspects fled in a stolen Dodge Durango, which is currently being sought. The same model of car dropped off an 18-year-old man at the hospital, though authorities are still working to determine whether he was involved in the airport shooting.

    He suffered two gunshots and ultimately succumbed to his wounds.

    Stanford noted that the shooting came only a week after three officers were shot and wounded while responding to a call.

    “A numb, numb moment for us, to again encounter something like this,” he said. “We just had three officers shot last week. And then this tonight, so you can imagine what we feel. We can imagine what this department is going through. And quite frankly, how the city should be feeling.”

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