Man accused of entering Massachusetts movie theater and stabbing four young women, arrested after accident in southeastern Massachusetts

A man accused of stabbing several women at a Massachusetts movie theater has been arrested after an accident.

According to Braintree police, around 6 p.m., a man entered AMC Braintree 10, at 121 Grandview Avenue. He walked past the ticket counter and entered one of the theaters. without paying. Inside this theater he met four young women. Without saying anything and without any warning, he suddenly attacked and stabbed the four young females. The attack appeared unprovoked. After the attack, the man ran from the theater and left in a vehicle. Braintree Police, Braintree Fire and Brewster Paramedics arrived on scene to treat the victims.

The investigation and search for suspects began immediately. The females, aged 9 to 17, all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. All were transported to Boston hospitals for treatment.

Braintree Police patrol officers and detectives were able to quickly review the video footage and trace the suspect's movements. They discovered he had left AMC Braintree 10 in what appeared to be a black SUV. Use various

Using their investigative techniques, officers were able to determine that the suspect was no longer in the area. There was also video footage allowing authorities to capture a license plate. A general broadcast was broadcast to law enforcement.

Shortly after the broadcast, a vehicle matching the description was allegedly involved in a similar assault in Plymouth. This vehicle was pursued by Massachusetts State Police and ultimately crashed in Sandwich. The driver was taken into custody. It appears the crimes are linked. Braintree Police will release more details at a later date.