A 15-year-old dressed as a clown was taken into custody Monday night in connection with a homicide investigation in East St. Louis, Illinois, according to state police. The teenager, who has not been identified, was detained, though it remains unclear whether he has been charged. WATCH HERE WATCH HEREThe victim was identified as John Wesley Allen Sr., 78, according to the St. Clair County Coroner’s Office. State police acknowledged that “video footage of the suspect dressed in a clown costume has been circulating” and said they are working to obtain all video related to the case. Neighbors told the outlet they saw the teenager going door to door with a large knife Monday night.