Illinois man charged with murder after deadly stabbing spree in Rockford

Christian Soto faces multiple charges, including four counts of first-degree murder, following a violent rampage that left four dead and several injured.

22-year-old Christian Soto charged with four counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder in Rockford, Illinois.
The attacks, described as a frenzied stabbing and beating rampage, occurred within minutes, leaving four dead and seven injured.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, visibly shaken, named the victims and emphasized the community's need for healing.
Soto's motive remains unknown, but he claimed paranoia after allegedly consuming drugs laced with an unknown narcotic.
The violent spree disrupted the community of Rockford, a city already grappling with challenges including a rise in violent crime since the COVID-19 pandemic.