An Illinois man was charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing a Black Walmart employee, then shouting out a racial slur, police allege.
Another witness, who took video of the aftermath, told police she was shopping when she heard Jenkins screaming for help and saw Carter allegedly holding a silver knife, the complaint says.
Upon reviewing security footage, police allege that Carter took two knives from the store — a red hunting knife and a silver kitchen knife — and wandered around giving “all of the African-American people dirty looks,” the complaint states. Carter then approached Jenkins from behind with the knives concealed and stabbed him in the lower back, police allege in the complaint.
Timothy Carter.Winnebago County Jail
Winnebago County Jail
Jenkins was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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Walmart stabbing report
“We’re devastated to learn that one of our associates has died following a violent attack inside our Rockford, IL store," Walmart said in a statement to PEOPLE. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and will continue providing our associates with the support they need. Actions like this are inexcusable, and we’re grateful to law enforcement for their swift action in arresting the presumed attacker. We’ll continue helping them in every possible way throughout their investigation.”
Carter has not yet entered a plea. It is not immediately clear if he has retained an attorney.
source: people.com
