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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Indianapolis Star
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. News: 2-year-old NYC boy missing; police await ID of body pulled from Bronx river 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.
USA Today
a day ago
- USA Today
Man accused of stabbing 11-year-old while wearing 'Scream' mask
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. News: 2-year-old NYC boy missing; police await ID of body pulled from Bronx river Police: 27-year-old man faces felony charge 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. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
