Danelo Cavalcante -- the convicted murderer who has eluded police since escaping the Chester County Prison last month -- is now believed to be armed with a gun after stealing it from a homeowner who shot at him late Monday night.
Bivens said the homeowner reported that he found Cavalcante taking a .22-caliber rifle and ammunition from his garage. The homeowner fired a handgun at Cavalcante several times, but Bivens said he doesn't believe the escaped prisoner was hit.The firearm is also equipped with a scope and a flashlight, he said.
NBC10's Karen Hua has developing details from the South Coventry Township section of Chester County as the manhunt from for Danelo Cavalcante ramped up Tuesday after the escaped killer got a hold of a gun. "“He’s killed two people previously. I believe he’s desperate enough to use that weapon,” said Bivens.
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