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Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old man
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old teenager dressed as a clown has been charged with first-degree murder for stabbing 78-year-old John Wesley Allen to death at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois.
- The state prosecutor is seeking to try the teenager as an adult, citing intent to kill or cause great bodily harm.
- The stabbing occurred Monday night, and the suspect was arrested at a residence shortly after the incident.
- Video footage shows the suspect in a clown costume approaching homes and carrying a large knife, with one clip capturing the individual saying, “I have a gift for you.”
- It remains unclear whether the teenager has legal representation, and authorities continue to gather all available video evidence related to the case.
