Jay Larson,Jenna Newcomb Obituary, Authorities charge suspect in Illinois rampage that killed 4, injured 5
Jay Larson,Jenna Newcomb Obituary – Christian Ivan Soto, the individual who authorities claim is responsible for the deaths of four individuals in Rockford, Illinois, on Wednesday, has been formally charged with multiple counts of murder. The victims have been identified as Jenna Newcomb, a 15-year-old, Jacob Schupbach, 23 years old, Jay Larson, 49 years old, and Romona Schupbach, 63 years old.
Soto is facing four counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of home invasion with a deadly weapon. The State’s Attorney, J. Hanley, has stated that additional charges may be brought forth by a grand jury as the case progresses. During interviews with detectives, Soto confessed to the killing spree but attributed his actions to smoking marijuana laced with an unknown substance.
According to the police, Soto killed four individuals and injured five others. As officers responded to multiple crime scenes, the Rockford Fire Department was approached by a woman on Cleveland Avenue who reported additional injuries. Two juvenile females were found injured, with one of them deceased in a basement. The victims recounted being attacked by Soto in the basement, wielding a baseball bat. One of the injured victims stated that Soto was covered in blood when he forcibly entered the house.
Hanley revealed that Soto also allegedly attacked a woman in another residence with a knife, causing injuries as she attempted to escape. Fortunately, she survived the assault. During a press briefing, Hanley mentioned that a passer-by named Keith Fahreny witnessed the incident while driving his gray Jeep. Fahreny intervened, prompting Soto to attack him with the knife, resulting in multiple injuries. In an attempt to steal the Jeep, Soto entered the vehicle, but Fahreny managed to pull him out while still being assaulted. The police arrived at the scene and apprehended Soto. Hanley further stated that Soto confessed to assaulting and stabbing a mailman.
