Authorities have arrested 26-year-old Jared Ravizza on multiple charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to murder. Ravizza is accused of stabbing four girls in a movie theater and attacking two McDonald’s employees in separate incidents on Saturday.
Plymouth McDonald’s Stabbing
The first incident took place at a McDonald’s in Plymouth, Massachusetts, located at a Route 3 rest area. Around 7:00 p.m. ET, authorities received a 911 call reporting a stabbing. When emergency services arrived, they found two victims: a 21-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, both suffering from knife wounds. They were transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Prosecutors revealed that security footage showed Ravizza stabbing the male victim through the drive-thru window before parking his car, entering the restaurant, and attacking the female victim. Ravizza then fled the scene in his vehicle. The district attorney’s office confirmed that Ravizza was apprehended around 7:15 p.m. in the town of Sandwich.
AMC Theater Stabbing
An hour before the McDonald’s incident, another violent attack occurred at the AMC Braintree 10 theater in Braintree, Massachusetts. A man, later identified as Ravizza, entered the theater at approximately 6:00 p.m. and attacked four girls aged nine to seventeen. The attack appeared random and unplanned, according to police reports. All four girls sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Boston hospitals for treatment.
Arrest and Charges
Authorities identified Jared Ravizza as the suspect involved in both the McDonald’s stabbings and the AMC theater attack. Despite being injured, Ravizza was taken into custody and is receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at a nearby hospital.
Ravizza faces two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault with intent to murder for the McDonald’s attack. He has not yet been charged in connection with the AMC theater stabbing, but prosecutors believe he is linked to the incident.
Investigation and Public Response
The swift identification and arrest of Ravizza were made possible through the use of security footage and the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies. Braintree Police utilized camera footage to identify Ravizza’s vehicle and notify other law enforcement authorities. This collaboration led to his arrest shortly after the second attack.
Community Impact
The shocking nature of these violent attacks has left the communities of Plymouth, Sandwich, and Braintree on edge. Authorities have reassured the public that these incidents appear to be isolated acts of violence by Ravizza, who is now in custody. Local residents and families affected by the attacks are receiving support as they process the traumatic events.
Conclusion
Jared Ravizza’s arrest marks a critical step in addressing the violence that shook multiple Massachusetts communities over the weekend. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their families. The community remains vigilant, and law enforcement agencies are committed to preventing such incidents in the future.
