Man accused of stabbing 11-year-old while wearing 'Scream' mask
An Indiana man was taken into custody after police say he stabbed an 11-year-old child this week.
Fort Wayne police responded to a reported stabbing at about 1:30 p.m. on June 12, according to a press release.
At the scene, officers discovered the victim, who had been stabbed in the abdomen, police said. The child suffered from non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police stated that during the crime, the suspect was wearing a "Scream" mask, which became widely recognized as Ghostface's from the classic slasher horror film originally released in 1996.
An investigation is underway.
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According to police, 27-year-old Trayveon Sewel was later arrested without incident in connection with the stabbing. He is facing criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony charge.
Jail records show that his bond was set at $50,000. Sewell's link to the child is not immediately clear.
Police are urging people with information related to the case to contact the department at (260) 427-1201.
Fort Wayne is about 125 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
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