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78-year-old man stabbed by teen in clown costume was likely making surprise visit to sister
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Key Points:
- John Wesley Allen, a 78-year-old retired St. Louis bus driver, was fatally stabbed in a random attack by a teenager dressed in a clown costume in East St. Louis, Illinois.
- Allen was likely on one of his routine unannounced visits to his sister near a bus stop he frequently used, according to family members.
- A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the killing, with no known prior relationship to the victim.
- Allen’s family described him as a friendly, joyful man who enjoyed being out and about despite concerns about his safety traveling alone on public transit.
- The family wants the suspect to be tried as an adult, condemning the senseless nature of the attack.
