Pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood stabbing

Pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood stabbing

On 22 September in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, Dr. Idris Evans, the pediatric critical-care director at UPMC Children’s Hospital, was fatally stabbed while his wife sustained critical injuries; police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway on homicide and assault charges.

The attack occurred overnight as the couple slept, and investigators said the suspect was taken into custody at the scene. Evans’ wife remains in critical condition and authorities continue the investigation.

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Dr. Evans Elijah Hemingway UPMC Children’s Hospital Edgewood Police Department

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Edgewood, Pennsylvania, United States

Articles

September 25, 2026
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Pittsburgh pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood home attack
Pittsburgh pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood home attack

Cleveland.com • 25 Sep 13:47

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.

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Pittsburgh pediatric critical-care doctor killed, wife injured in home stabbing
Pittsburgh pediatric critical-care doctor killed, wife injured in home stabbing

NBC News • 25 Sep 03:27

Dr. Idris Evans was fatally stabbed while sleeping in Edgewood, and his wife was wounded; police have detained 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, who faces homicide and assault charges.

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Pediatric Critical Care Doctor Killed in Edgewood Home Stabbing, Wife Injured
Pediatric Critical Care Doctor Killed in Edgewood Home Stabbing, Wife Injured

WTAE • 25 Sep 01:12

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital, died after being stabbed in his Edgewood home, while his wife survived with serious injuries. Police have arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway on homicide and related charges.

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September 24, 2026
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Pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood stabbing
Pediatric doctor killed, wife critically injured in Edgewood stabbing

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 24 Sep 22:03

A pediatric critical-care physician was fatally stabbed and his wife seriously wounded while they slept in Edgewood, Pennsylvania; police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect on homicide and related charges.

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Doctor and wife stabbed in Edgewood home; suspect arrested
Doctor and wife stabbed in Edgewood home; suspect arrested

CBS News • 24 Sep 20:57

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical-care director at UPMC Children’s Hospital, died after an overnight stabbing in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, while his wife was injured; police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway at the scene.

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