3-year-old, mother stabbed at North Olmsted Giant Eagle, police say

Article Young Child and Mother Stabbed at North Olmsted Giant Eagle, Suspect in Custody

NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – A disturbing incident unfolded at a Giant Eagle in North Olmsted on Monday afternoon, as a three-year-old boy and his mother fell victim to a stabbing attack. The North Olmsted Police Department and EMS are currently investigating the scene, with 32-year-old Bionca Ellis taken into custody as the suspect.

According to North Olmsted mayor Nicole Dailey Jones, the young child and his mother were swiftly rushed to St. John Medical Center for immediate medical attention. The condition of the victims has not been disclosed by authorities.

The tragic event occurred around 3 p.m., prompting multiple calls to law enforcement regarding the stabbing incident outside the Giant Eagle located in the 27200 block of Lorain Road. Mayor Dailey Jones expressed her sympathies, referring to the incident as a “random act of violence.”

While Bionca Ellis has no prior history of violent crimes, the authorities are actively investigating the matter in collaboration with Giant Eagle officials. The supermarket chain issued a statement emphasizing their cooperation with the ongoing investigation.

As the details continue to unfold, 19 News reporters are en route to the scene to gather more information. This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided by 19 News as new information emerges.

In a correction to initial reports, it was clarified that the child involved in the incident is a three-year-old boy, contrary to earlier misinformation indicating a two-year-old girl. Stay tuned for further updates on this distressing event at the North Olmsted Giant Eagle.