Pittsburgh doctor stabbed to death after intruder allegedly attacks him, wife as they slept: police
Dr. Idris Evans was stabbed to death in his Edgewood, Pennsylvania, home while sleeping as his wife fights for her life in critical condition.
TL;DR
- Dr. Idris Evans, 46, was killed in a stabbing at his home in Edgewood, Pennsylvania.
- His wife was critically injured and remained in stable condition.
- Elijah Hemingway, 32, has been identified as the suspect and arrested.
- Police believe Hemingway entered the home and attacked the couple while they were sleeping.
- The victim's wife reported the attacker was wearing only underwear and stated 'being God'.
- The couple's children, ages 8 and 12, were unharmed and escaped to a neighbor's house.
- The motive for the attack is currently unknown and is part of an ongoing investigation.
- Hemingway was found with cuts to his hand and is hospitalized pending transfer to jail.
- Hemingway faces charges including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and criminal trespass.
- UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have expressed deep sadness over the loss of Dr. Evans.