ROCKFORD, IL – A horrendous stabbing incident unfolded in Rockford, Illinois this Wednesday, leaving an impact on numerous lives. The violent spree claimed four lives and seven individuals were reported with severe injuries.
Among the four fatalities were a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, and two men aged 49 and 22 years old, as announced by Rockford Police Department’s news release. The injured, in severe condition, were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police Chief Carla Redd, during a press briefing, characterized the situation as a multi-jurisdictional event wherein a critical situation was handled. According to Sheriff Gary Caruana from Winnebago County, a woman was seriously wounded during a home invasion, with multiple stab wounds to her face and hands. She is currently being hospitalized and she is in serious condition.
A man who responded to the woman’s distress also found himself injured but is reported to be in stable condition in a hospital.
A postal worker was one of four individuals who died in the crime spree. Five victims incurred injuries within Rockford city limits, while two were injured in the Winnebago County area, confirmed Rockford Police Department’s spokesperson Michelle Marcomb.
At approximately 1:35 p.m. local time, authorities detained a 22-year-old male suspect. According to a news conference, the police dismissed the involvement of additional suspects.
Reports indicate that not all of the injured individuals suffered from stabbing wounds. However, there was no additional information available on the deceased or injured victims.
The impact of the severe stabbing spree provoked an emotional response from the local Mayor, Tom McNamara, shared on a Facebook post by the city. The city plans a vigil to honor the victims of the tragic event.