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4 killed in Illinois stabbing spree

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A stabbing spree in Illinois left 4 folks useless and 5 injured, together with one particular person in crucial situation, officers mentioned Wednesday. 

The assaults occurred at a number of areas in Rockford, Illinois, west of Chicago. 

A suspect, who police mentioned “attacked and stabbed” the victims, has been taken into custody. 

Police mentioned he’s an grownup man, however he has not been recognized. 

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Rockford police car in front of station

Rockford, Illinois, police mentioned 4 folks have been killed by a suspect concerned in a stabbing spree.  (Rockford Police Division)

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamera mentioned he was “totally shaken” by the “senseless” violence of the assault. 

Three folks had been pronounced useless on the scene and one sufferer died later at a hospital. 

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Police said they don’t but have a motive for the assaults, including that not the entire victims had been stabbed, with out elaborating. 

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