Police investigate quadruple homicide of University of Idaho students

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• There is still no suspect in the apparent quadruple homicide of University of Idaho students.
• Two other roommates were reportedly home at the time of attack but were “unhurt.”
• Investigators believe that the incident is “targeted” but urged the community to remain vigilant.

Four students of the University of Idaho were killed on early Sunday morning in a Moscow, Idaho residence near the campus.

At around 11:58 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a call regarding an unconscious person. They arrived at the home on King Road and found the bodies of students Ethan Chapin, 20; Xana Kernodle, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21.

A press release on Tuesday revealed that the victims were attacked with an “edged weapon such as a knife.” Investigators believe the incident to be “an isolated, targeted attack” with “no imminent threat to the community at large.”

During a press conference on Wednesday evening, Moscow Police Department Chief James Fry said that two other roommates were inside the home during the attack but were “unhurt.” He didn’t clarify if they were witnesses to the attack, but said that they didn’t call 911 to report the incident until around noon.

The police still haven’t identified a suspect as of Wednesday night but are looking into identifying a person of interest.

At around 1:41 a.m. on Sunday morning, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were both seen in a Twitch stream at a food truck in Moscow, Idaho. They were seen leaving the area of the food truck at 1:51 a.m.

Moscow Mayor Art Bettge said that the students were killed inside their home between 3:00 and 4:00 a.m.

Fry urged the community to remain “vigilant” and “watch out for our neighbors,” since he couldn’t definitively say that the threat is over. He explained, “We do not have a suspect at this time, and we cannot say there is no threat to the community. There is a threat out there, possibly.”

Aaron Snell, a spokesperson for the Idaho State Police, later clarified Fry’s comment.

Snell told Fox News Digital, “Chief Fry’s comment was not misspoken. As there is a suspect outstanding, there remains a threat. However, it is believed this was a targeted incident.”

Anyone who has information regarding the incident can contact Moscow police at 208-883-7054.

Source: Fox News