The 22-year-old suspect, Christian Ivan Soto. (Picture/reproduced from CBS News)
Rockford, the third largest city in Illinois, USA, reported a major attack at about 1:15 pm EST on the 27th, which ultimately resulted in the death of 4 people. The youngest of the deceased was only 15 years old, including a postman, and another Seven people were injured. The 22-year-old suspect has been arrested by the local police and is investigating the motive for the crime.
comprehensiveCBS News、WGN Morning NewsAccording to reports, Winnebago County Prosecutor J. Hanley said on the 28th that the police arrested a 22-year-old man, Christian Ivan Soto, at around 1:35 pm on the 27th. He is currently charged with four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of burglary for his alleged involvement in the attack in Rockford. He was later held in the Winnebago County Jail without permission. bail.
The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office also confirmed the identities of the four deceased, including 15-year-old Jenna Newcomb, 23-year-old Jacob Schupbach, 49-year-old Gerason Jay Larson) and 63-year-old Romona Schupbach. Among them, Jacob Schubach was Soto’s childhood friend, and he and Romona Schubach were related.
During the interview, Hanley also described in detail Soto’s 20-minute crime process. First, he stabbed to death his childhood friend and relative Romona, then he stabbed the mailman Larsen and drove the car. The pickup truck ran him over and killed him. However, the suspect did not stop there and continued to break into multiple homes. During this period, he attacked three teenage girls with a baseball bat and beat 15-year-old Jenna Newcomb to death. It wasn’t until Soto stabbed the last two victims that he was arrested.
Hanley also added that the suspect is expected to face additional charges once the case is presented to a grand jury. Soto has admitted to the crime, but he argued that he smoked marijuana mixed with an unknown drug, which led him to go crazy and break into the house to kill.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara expressed sadness that the girl Jenna was eventually beaten to death trying to save her sister and friend, but this also prevented two other people from being further injured. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) issued a statement saying that Geralson has been a local postman for 25 years. “He is the kindest person and will assist anyone who needs help. He is always very friendly.” .”
U.S. President Joe Biden also issued a statement on the Rockford attack on the evening of the 28th, stating: “While investigating this heinous case, federal law enforcement has provided all available assistance to local law enforcement. At the same time, “My administration will do everything we can to help the people of Rockford and other communities survive this traumatic event.”
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2024-03-29 00:11:49
