Fatal stabbing of Pittsburgh pediatric physician

Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatric intensive care specialist and medical director of the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, was fatally stabbed in his Edgewood, Pennsylvania, home during an early morning attack. His wife, Gina Evans, was also wounded and remained in critical condition following the incident.

Authorities report that an intruder entered the residence through a window around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, and attacked the couple with a kitchen knife while they were sleeping. The couple’s two children, ages 8 and 12, were present during the assault but managed to escape to a neighbor’s house unharmed. The suspect allegedly entered the home wearing only underwear.

Police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway after a canine unit located him hiding near a nearby residence. During the attack, the assailant reportedly made erratic statements, including claims to be ‘God.’ Investigations revealed that Hemingway allegedly committed a separate sexual assault and robbery in Wilkinsburg just hours before the homicide, where he reportedly ambushed a woman and stole her cellphone.

Court records indicate Hemingway has a history of legal issues, including four restraining orders sought by women over the past decade, with previous proceedings describing him as exhibiting ‘aggressive and uncontrollable behavior.’ Hemingway faces multiple charges, including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and robbery.