Police in the US state of Illinois have reported that a youngster went on a stabbing spree at several residences, leaving four people—including an adolescent girl—dead and at least five injured.
According to a statement from Rockford municipal police, the stabbings happened on Wednesday afternoon, and they detained a 22-year-old suspect.
There was no mention of a potential motive in the statement.
It is roughly ninety miles northwest of Chicago to find Rockford.
The police reported that the deceased comprised two men, ages 22 and 49, a lady, 63, and a 15-year-old girl.
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Five persons had been hurt, according to the police statement, although US media later quoted the police as claiming seven people had been hurt.
(With agency inputs)
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