1.5M bail for alleged stabber of boy in Everett

In a troubling incident in Everett, Washington, 21-year-old Andrew Freeman Jr. has been charged with the stabbing of a 13-year-old boy, who was walking to school on January 16. The attack began when Freeman allegedly punched the boy in the head and pursued him before stabbing him five times with a knife after the victim fell while trying to hide. Following his arrest on January 29, Freeman's bail was initially set at $2 million but was later modified to $1. 5 million during a court appearance on February 3.

The court is holding him on charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon and a felony parole violation. The young victim received medical attention at Providence Medical Center Everett and was subsequently transferred to Harborview Medical Center for additional care, and he is reportedly recovering at home now. Freeman's criminal background includes charges of robbery and assault, highlighting a history of violent behavior. The case is expected to move forward in Superior Court for trial, as authorities continue to investigate the incident. Community concern grows as the details of this violent encounter unfold, reflecting broader issues of youth safety and crime in the region.