Police in a Chicago suburb are looking for a man suspected of stabbing a lady and a small girl, whom local media have identified as his sisters.
The Streamwood Police Department named Jalonie Jenkins, 25, as the suspect in the killings of a 21-year-old lady and a 10-year-old kid on Wednesday evening, May 28.
According to authorities, Jenkins’ last known location was in Bensenville, a suburb near Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed to USA TODAY that the two victims are Janyia Jenkins, 21, and Eyani Jones, 10. According to CBS News and ABC7, the two victims were Jenkins’ younger sisters, as reported by neighbors and family acquaintances.
Community is not regarded to be under ‘additional danger’.
Streamwood Police Chief Shawn Taylor issued a post on Facebook, saying, “Our hearts go out to the families of these young victims.” We are working hard to find a quick resolution to this issue so that the families can grieve.”
Taylor stated that the department does not believe the neighborhood is in “further danger.”
“This remains a tragic, isolated incident,” Taylor stated. “However, we believe in exercising prudence. If you spot the suspect, please avoid him and call 911 right away.”
Anyone with information should contact the Streamwood Police Department at 630-736-3700, email [email protected], or call the department’s confidential tip line at 630-736-3719.