Pittsburgh doctor killed in Edgewood attack; suspect faces homicide charges
Key Points:
- Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician and assistant professor in Pittsburgh, was killed in a violent home attack, while his wife was seriously injured and remains in critical condition.
- The couple was asleep when an intruder entered their home and attacked them; their two children, aged 8 and 12, were unharmed after being warned to seek safety at a neighbor’s house.
- Police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway near the scene, charging him with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and burglary.
- Authorities are investigating the relationship between Hemingway and the Evans family and have stated that many details about the incident are still unclear.