Pennsylvania stabbing rampage leaves 2 dead, others injured: report

A stabbing spree in Pennsylvania has left a 5-year-old child and 34-year-old woman dead, reports say. 

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday in Hopewell Township, outside of Philadelphia, leaving other people injured, according to Fox43. 

The station reports that two people were found dead at the scene – a 5-year-old child and a 34-year-old woman – and that the injured were taken to local hospitals. 

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Their conditions were not immediately known. 

At least one person is in custody following the attack, reports also said. 

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It was not immediately clear why the stabbing unfolded. 

 

Pennsylvania State Police – which is reported to be investigating the incident – did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday from Fox News Digital. 

Investigators told Fox43 that the public is not in any danger at this time.