An 18-year-old Walmart employee has tragically lost their life, and another individual has been apprehended and faces a first-degree murder charge following an assault on Sunday night at a store in northern Illinois.
The identity of the deceased worker has not yet been disclosed as of early Monday morning. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. at the retailer’s establishment in Rockford, situated approximately 17 miles south of the Wisconsin state line. According to a statement from the Rockford Police Department, officers were dispatched to the store where they discovered the Walmart employee suffering from a severe stab wound. Authorities revealed that the victim was on duty inside the store when the attack took place.
Emergency responders swiftly transported the victim to a hospital, where unfortunately, they succumbed to their injuries, as stated by the police.
Police have apprehended a man following a series of stabbings in a Rockford neighborhood. The incident occurred at approximately 1:53 p.m. on Wednesday in the vicinity of Egglestone Road and Cleveland Avenue. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly “attacked and stabbed” several individuals in the area before being detained by Rockford police. Residents were advised to steer clear of the area while investigations were underway.
The team mates victims gave statement:
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of one of our team members due to a violent incident within our Rockford, IL store,” Walmart expressed in a statement sent to news agency on Monday. “Our sincere condolences go out to his family, and we are committed to offering our associates the necessary support during this difficult time.”
“Such actions are unforgivable, and we appreciate the swift response of law enforcement in apprehending the suspected perpetrator,” the statement elaborated. “We will remain fully cooperative, aiding them in any way possible as they conduct their investigation.”