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Doctor Fatally Stabbed in Sleep by Intruder
25 Sep
Summary
- Pediatric doctor fatally stabbed while sleeping in his bed.
- His wife critically wounded in the same attack.
- Suspect apprehended with hand lacerations, faces charges.
A distressing home invasion in Edgewood resulted in the tragic death of Dr. Idris Evans, a respected pediatric critical care physician. Early Thursday morning, authorities discovered Dr. Evans and his wife with severe stab wounds in their bedroom. Dr. Evans was pronounced dead at a local hospital, while his wife remains in critical condition.
Detectives apprehended Elijah Hemingway, 32, near the scene, who sustained lacerations to his hand. He is currently facing charges including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and burglary. Court records indicate he is awaiting a preliminary hearing.
According to the criminal complaint, the surviving wife recounted waking to a man stabbing them with a kitchen knife. She described the attacker as appearing 'psychotic' and making delusional statements. She managed to alert her two young children, who escaped unharmed to a neighbor's home.
Authorities are investigating a potential connection between Dr. Evans and Hemingway. The wife reported hearing her husband say a name, possibly 'Elijah,' during the assault. Hemingway, however, provided a conflicting account, claiming Dr. Evans invited him in and initiated an attack. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
