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Illinois Man Charged in Racially Motivated Stabbing of Black Teen at Walmart

The suspect, identified as Timothy Carter, faces first-degree murder charges after the fatal incident in Rockford, Illinois.

  • Timothy Carter, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder following the stabbing of 18-year-old Walmart employee Jason Jenkins.
  • The attack, which took place last Sunday at a Walmart in Rockford, Illinois, is being investigated as a racially motivated hate crime.
  • Surveillance footage showed Carter giving African American individuals 'dirty looks' before stabbing Jenkins in the back.
  • Jenkins was immediately taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
  • The incident has sparked a broader conversation about safety in Walmart stores, following several recent violent events at different locations.
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