NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) – North Olmsted Police Department and EMS are investigating a stabbing at a Giant Eagle Monday afternoon.
Police arrested 32-year-old Bionca Ellis. It is unknown where the suspect was detained.
North Olmsted mayor Nicole Dailey Jones says the three-year-old boy and his mother were immediately transported to St. John Medical Center where they are undergoing treatment at this time.
Officers say they responded to multiple calls about a stabbing around 3 p.m.
Police have not released the condition of the two victims involved.
“Our hearts go out to the two victims of what appears to be a random act of violence,” Dailey Jones wrote in a statement.
The Giant Eagle, in the 27200 block of Lorain Road, is where a murder-suicide took place last year.
Giant Eagle provided the following statement to 19 News:
We are aware of the reported incident and are working with the authorities. For the moment, they (the authorities) are the best source for information.
Ellis has no violent criminal history.
19 News crews are currently on the way to the scene to learn more details.
This is a developing story. Check back with 19 News for updates.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Preliminary reports said the child was two-years-old and a girl. This information has been updated to reflect new information on-air and online.
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