A "fugitive" is a person who is running away or hiding to avoid being caught by law enforcement. This can occur for various reasons, such as being accused of a crime or escaping from prison. Fugitive cases often involve police investigations and can lead to manhunts, where authorities actively search for the individual. Fugitives may use different tactics to evade capture, including changing their appearance, using false identities, or relocating to different areas. The term can also apply to individuals who are wanted for questioning in connection with a crime, not just those formally charged, making it a broad category in criminal justice.