ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Four people were killed and five were wounded in stabbings in northern Illinois on Wednesday, authorities said. A suspect is in police custody and was being questioned Wednesday afternoon, according to Rockford Police Chief Carla Redd. She said one of the people who was wounded remained in critical condition. She said the Rockford Police received a medical call at 1:14 p.m. followed by additional calls for police and paramedics. We have one that’s in critical condition right now and an additional four that are in stable condition.”“We have a suspect in custody who is being interviewed at this time.

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