Illinois stabbing rampage kills 4, injures 5; police unclear on motive

At least four people were killed and five injured during a stabbing rampage in Rockford, Ill., on Wednesday, with police saying there was no clear motive for the attack. A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was among those killed.

Police said a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man and a 22-year-old man had died, but did not identify the individuals. Five other people are being treated in the hospital for “serious injuries,” they added.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirmed Thursday in a statement that a letter carrier had been killed in the attack. “At this time, there are no additional details we can provide, as this is an active investigation. Postal inspectors are working with the Rockford Police Department in this investigation,” the agency said in a statement.

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