Knife-wielding man on stabbing spree leaves 4 dead, 5 injured in Illinois neighborhood – Law Officer

ROCKFORD, Ill. – A knife-wielding man on a stabbing spree left four people dead and five injured, including one in critical condition, in an Illinois neighborhood, officials confirmed Wednesday.

The attacks occurred on Holmes Street, Winnetka Drive and Cleveland Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, west of Chicago, Fox News reported.

A suspect, who police said “attacked and stabbed” the victims, has been taken into custody near the intersection of Eggleston Road and Cleveland Avenue, according to FOX 32.

Police said the suspect is a 22-year-old man, but did not provide his name or a motive for the viscous killings.

UPDATE: An adult male attacked and stabbed multiple individuals in the area of Cleveland/Holmes/Eggleston. The alleged suspect is in custody. Further updates will be posted here.

— RockfordILPolice (@RockfordPD) March 27, 2024

Among the victims are a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, police said in an update. One of the victims was a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service, officials confirmed.

Police said all the victims were stabbed, but did not elaborate.

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamera said he was “totally shaken” by the “senseless” violence of the horrific attacks.

Rockford police plan to hold a press conference later on Thursday.