PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say they have apprehended Koby Lee Francis who has been on the run since December 20, 2020. Francis is accused of shooting a McKeesport Police Officer while he was in custody. A man hunt has been going on for Francis who escaped handcuffed after shooting the officer three times as the officer opened the back door of his cruiser to lead Francis into the McKeesport Police Station. Francis was apprehended by Federal Marshals Tuesday night around 6:00 pm at an apartment complex in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Francis is being held awaiting extradition back to Allegheny County. Francis was originally arrested for violating a protection from abuse order before the Dec. 20 gunfire and escape.
Man who Shot McKeesport Officer Apprehended in West Virginia
