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Pittsburgh pediatric doctor fatally stabbed and wife wounded in attack as they slept
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Pittsburgh pediatric critical care physician Dr. Idris Evans, 46, was fatally stabbed in his home in Edgewood, while his wife was critically injured in the attack during the night.
- Elijah Hemingway, 32, was detained near the scene with hand injuries and is facing multiple charges including criminal homicide and aggravated assault; he claimed Evans invited him over and alleged self-defense in the altercation.
- Evans’ wife described the attacker as a “psychotic” man making religious utterances and said she did not know him; she managed to send their children to safety and sought help after the stabbing.
- The crime scene showed significant blood evidence and signs of struggle, with weapons found inside the home; police are investigating the relationship between Evans and Hemingway and the motive behind the attack.
- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the university mourned Dr. Evans’ death, highlighting his dedication as a physician and assistant professor, and requested privacy for the family.
