Pittsburgh pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood home attack
Dr. Idris Evans died and his wife remains in critical condition after an intruder broke into their Edgewood home, with police arresting a suspect on homicide and assault charges.
A man entered a home in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, early Thursday and attacked the sleeping occupants, killing Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatric critical-care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital, and leaving his wife in critical condition. The couple awoke during the assault; the wife warned their 8- and 12-year-old children, who fled to a neighbor’s house unharmed. Police later apprehended 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway near the neighborhood. He has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and burglary. Authorities are still investigating whether Hemingway and Dr. Evans had any prior connection.
"We are working to determine the full circumstances of this tragic event," a police spokesperson said.
The investigation continues as officials seek answers to remaining questions about the motive and relationship between the suspect and the victims.