In a shocking turn of events on Saturday, a man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing four girls at an AMC movie theater in Braintree, south of Boston. The incident occurred around 6 PM when the suspect, who entered the theater without a ticket, unprovokedly attacked the girls, aged 9 to 17.

Authorities have reported that the girls were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses at the scene expressed their shock and distress, recounting the traumatized expressions on the children's faces. Matteo Rojas, an eyewitness, described the scene as reminiscent of a horror movie rather than a child-friendly film.

The suspect, described by an AMC employee as wearing an oversized trench coat, sunglasses, and a long blonde wig, managed to flee the theater. However, thanks to video footage, the police were able to obtain his license plate number. This led to a subsequent car chase in the town of Sandwich, where the suspect eventually crashed his vehicle.

In a potential breakthrough, CBS Boston reports that the same suspect may be responsible for a similar incident at a nearby McDonald's restaurant in Plymouth. At around 7 PM, a 21-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man were allegedly stabbed by the assailant. Both victims have received medical attention, with their injuries confirmed as non-life-threatening.

Investigations into both incidents are underway, and authorities believe that the crimes are related. Massachusetts State Police stated that there is a likely connection between the movie theater incident and the subsequent stabbing at the McDonald's restaurant.

The suspect, whose name and charges have not been released at this time, is currently being treated at a local hospital. Law enforcement officials will continue their efforts to piece together the details surrounding these disturbing incidents, ensuring justice for the victims and their families.

As the community recovers from this harrowing experience, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigations.