15-Year-Old Accused of Killing Stranger: 'He Was Dressed as a Clown,' Police Say
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 78-year-old John Wesley Allen in East St. Louis, Illinois. Authorities report that Allen was stabbed multiple times while waiting at a bus stop by a suspect dressed as a clown. The incident occurred on Monday evening, and the police arrested the teenager shortly after. Prosecutors are seeking to try him as an adult for first-degree murder, claiming he intended to kill or cause serious bodily harm. The investigation includes reviewing video footage of the suspect, who was seen approaching homes with a large knife.
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