A 15-year-old girl, another woman, 63, and two men ages 22 and 49, have been stabbed to death in a stabbing spree that rocked Rockford, Illinois, North-West of Chicago in the United States of America.
Rockford Police, in a statement confirming the attacks on its X handle, formerly Twitter, said the harrowing incident occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the Rockford became the scene of a devastating stabbing spree that left four individuals dead, including a teenage girl, and several others injured.
It also confirmed the apprehension of a 22-year-old male suspect following the violent attacks that occurred at multiple locations within the city, approximately 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
Announcing the grim outcome of the spree, the police have yet to shed light on the motivations behind the suspect’s actions and this leaves the community and the nation to grapple with the shock and sorrow of the event.
Initial reports from the police stated that five individuals had sustained injuries in the attacks, however updated information from the US media sources, citing police statements, have revised the number of wounded persons to seven.
The increase in the number of victims underscores the chaotic and extensive nature of the attacks and highlighting the urgency and efficiency with which the local law enforcement responded to the crisis.
As the city of Rockford and the broader community mourn the loss of lives and rally around the injured, questions about the causes of such violence are yet to be unraveled.
The apprehension of the young suspect however marks the beginning of the quest for answers and justice for the victims and their families.
The incident has also prompted an outpouring of support from across the nation, with many calling for actions to prevent such tragedies in the future.
