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Teen in clown costume accused of killing elderly man, whispers ‘I’m looking for you’ on doorbell cam
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Key Points:
- A 15-year-old boy wearing a black and red clown costume was taken into custody in East St. Louis in connection with the fatal stabbing of 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr., who was attacked while waiting at a bus stop.
- The incident occurred late Monday night, with the suspect captured on a Ring camera near a home three blocks from the crime scene, carrying a large knife and behaving menacingly.
- Allen, a Navy veteran and retired bus driver, was stabbed multiple times in what authorities described as a random attack, and the teen faces a first-degree murder charge.
- Neighbors reported feeling alarmed by the suspect's behavior, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to gather more evidence.
- Allen's family expressed deep grief and confusion over the senseless violence, highlighting his role as a beloved uncle and community member.
