Teen in a clown outfit accused of murdering 78-year-old man in ‘random attack’ at bus stop

The suspect was seen on Ring doorbell footage in the area shortly before the attack, allegedly twirling a large knife

Nation/WorldPublished: Aug. 07, 2026, 3:53 a.m.The 15-year-old teenager dressed as a clown, who is accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man to death, was charged with murder Thursday.Canva Stock ImageThe 15-year-old teenager dressed as a clown, who is accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man to death, was charged with murder

Teen in clown costume stabbed elderly man to death at bus stop and whispered warning in eerie doorbell video, officials say  CNN

The suspect had “the intent to kill” John Wesley Allen, 78, who was stabbed Monday at a bus stop in East St. Louis, Illinois, officials said.