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UPMC doctor dies in stabbing, wife also injured
WTAE • • nation
Key Points:
- Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital, and his wife were stabbed multiple times in their Edgewood home early Thursday morning; Evans later died at the hospital while his wife survived and escaped to a neighbor's house.
- Police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, who allegedly entered the home while the couple was sleeping and attacked them; he faces multiple charges including homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and criminal trespass.
- Hemingway claimed Evans invited him to the home and that the couple attacked him, but police found no evidence supporting his account; he was found hiding and bleeding in a neighbor's backyard.
- Authorities are continuing the investigation and urged the public to report any relevant information through the county police tip line.
- UPMC expressed deep sorrow over Dr. Evans’ death, highlighting his dedication as a caregiver and university professor, and requested privacy for his family and colleagues during this difficult time.
