Yesterday we had a terrible local situation when an 11 year old who was on her way to school was raped so savagely that she required hours of surgery afterwords. A person of interest was ID at noon today, and just after the photo of him was released at a news conference, his sister appeared on TV stating that he had just finished a 6 year sentence for rape.
A couple hours ago he was recognized walking down a street in North Philly (think earthbound hell) and was beaten unconscious with boards and other items by the "locals" before being arrested. I can't remember the last time I saw the entire city so hell-bent on finding someone ASAP, very especially that segment of it.
He is going to have a wonderful time in prison.
The man was being attacked by residents who recognized him
By David HenryPORT RICHMOND - June 2, 2009 (WPVI) -- Police have arrested the man identified as a person of interest in the rape of an 11-year-old girl in Port Richmond on Monday morning.
Jose Carrasquillo, 26, was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon.
Philadelphia police apprehended Carrasquillo in the vicinity of Front and Clearfield Streets.
Residents from the neighborhood noticed the suspect in the area and then pounced on him, attacking the suspect with large pieces of wood resembling two-by-fours.
The suspect received numerous injuries and was transported to Temple Hospital.
RELATED VIDEO: Chopper 6 HD was overhead as as Carrasquillo was brought to the hospital.
Sources tell Action News that residents cheered police when they showed up to arrest the suspect.
One police source tells Action News that residents were celebrating the arrest by high-fiving each other and applauding police.
Police said earlier in the day that physical evidence ties Carrasquillo to a dirty backyard where the child was "sadistically" assaulted.
Carrasquillo is wanted for Contempt of Court on a Summary Offense. There has been no arrest warrant issued for him in association with the rape.
The Fraternal Order of Police had announced a $10,000 reward for an arrest in this case.
This announcement comes after Philadelphia Police released surveillance pictures, which captured a person of interest near the scene of the rape. It is unclear if police believe Carrasquillo to be the man caught on camera.
The young victim was in surgery Monday afternoon as police launched a full-blown manhunt for the attacker.
It all began around 8:30 a.m. Monday. Police say the girl had just dropped off her sister at daycare and was heading to school when the suspect approached her in the 3000 block of Kensington Avenue.
"At some point in time [he] threatened to shoot her, but a gun was not seen," said Capt. John Darby. "He threatened her and forced her to walk with him."
The two ended up in the 2000 block of E. Westmoreland. That's where the man forced the girl behind a home and raped her repeatedly.
"At some point in time either he flees or she's able to get away," said Capt. Darby.
The girl was able to flag down a passerby, who called police.
Police continue the investigation into this case. Anyone with information is urged to call police at (215) 686-TIPS (8477) or dial 9-1-1.
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