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Doctor Fatally Stabbed During Home Invasion
25 Sep
Summary
- A doctor was fatally stabbed during a home invasion.
- The doctor's wife was critically injured in the attack.
- A suspect has been charged with homicide, assault, and burglary.
A devastating home invasion early Thursday morning has led to the death of Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatric critical-care specialist affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital.
Dr. Evans was fatally stabbed at his Pittsburgh residence. His wife, also a victim of the brutal attack, is currently in critical condition. The couple was reportedly attacked while sleeping by suspect Elijah Hemingway.
Allegheny County Police responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. EDT. Both victims were discovered with critical injuries and transported to a local hospital, where Dr. Evans succumbed to his wounds. Hemingway was apprehended nearby with hand lacerations.
Hemingway, 32, has been charged with multiple offenses, including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and criminal trespass. His alleged statement about "being God" during the stabbing, as recalled by Dr. Evans' wife, adds a disturbing layer to the incident.
