The Illinois stabbing suspect, Christian Soto, 22, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder following a devastating stabbing spree that left four dead and seven injured, according to Fox News.

Rockford police have identified the four individuals who tragically lost their lives in the recent attack by Illinois stabbing suspect: 63-year-old Ramona Schupbach, 23-year-old Jacob Schupbach, 49-year-old mail carrier Jay Larson, and 15-year-old Jenna Newcomb.

Community Mourns Victims Amid Devastating Attack

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara expressed profound sorrow over the tragic events, highlighting the resilience of the community in the face of such adversity.

Witnesses described scenes of chaos and horror as an Illinois stabbing suspect carried out his rampage, targeting unsuspecting victims in their homes, USA Today reports.

Among those killed was Jay Larson, a dedicated postal worker with 25 years of service, who was fatally stabbed after being struck by a car driven by Soto.

As per court records, Soto recounted leaving the Schupbach residence and later recollecting "taking out the mailman."

Authorities discovered Larson with numerous stab wounds in the front yard of a residence in the 2200 block of Winnetka Avenue.

Larson succumbed to his injuries at a nearby medical facility.

A bystander informed law enforcement that he heard disturbances outside his residence, prompting Larson to request assistance.

The witness recounted observing Soto repeatedly stab Larson before deliberately driving over him twice with a pickup truck.

The attack sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, leaving residents reeling from the senseless violence.

Winnebago County State's Attorney J. Hanley detailed the sequence of events, recounting how Soto allegedly targeted Jacob Schupbach and his mother, Ramona, before escalating the violence further.

Responding officers discovered the bodies of the Schupbach at their home, where Soto had launched his initial assault.

During questioning, Soto revealed that he visited the Schupbach residence on Holmes Street in the 2300 block to indulge in marijuana with Jacob.

The Illinois stabbing suspect expressed suspicion that the substances provided by Jacob were contaminated with unknown additives, causing him to feel paranoid.

Subsequently, Soto admitted to retrieving a knife from the Schupbach household's kitchen and using it to fatally stab both Jacob and Ramona.

Vigil Honors Victims as Community Seeks Healing

In the aftermath of the tragedy, a somber vigil was held to honor the memory of the victims and offered support to their grieving families, the Chicago Tribune noted.

Jenna Newcomb remembered as a compassionate and ambitious teenager, was among those tragically killed in the attack.

Attendees at the vigil, which drew hundreds of community members, shared prayers and messages of solidarity, calling for justice and healing in the wake of such senseless violence.

President Joe Biden expressed his condolences to the victims' families and offered federal assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, Illinois stabbing suspect Christian Soto remains in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.

As the community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating event, authorities continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their loved ones.

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Written by: Ross Key

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