Massachusetts man accused of stabbing spree released from hospital as more details about suspect come to light

BROCKTON – A man who allegedly stabbed 6 people over the weekend has been released from the hospital as more details about the suspect emerge.

According to Braintree Police, at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, a male came into AMC Braintree 10 at 121 Grandview Avenue. He proceeded past the ticket counter and entered one of the theaters without paying. Inside of that theater, he encountered four young females. Without saying anything and without any warning, he suddenly attacked and stabbed the four young females. The attack appeared to be unprovoked, and witnesses state the suspect was laughing during the incident. After the attack, the man ran out of the theater and left in a vehicle. Braintree Police, Braintree Fire, and Brewster Paramedics arrived on-scene to treat the victims. 

The investigation and suspect search began immediately. The females, ages from 9 years to 17 years, all sustained non-life-threatening injuries. All were transported to Boston hospitals for treatment. 

Braintree Police Patrol Officers and Detectives were able to quickly review video footage and retrace the suspect’s movements. They discovered that he had left the AMC Braintree 10 in what appeared to be a black SUV. Using various investigative techniques, the officers were able to see that the suspect was no longer in the area. There was also video footage that allowed authorities to capture a license plate. A general broadcast was put out to law enforcement

At approximately 7:00 p.m., police received several 911 calls for reports of the stabbing of two employees at the McDonald’s restaurant, located in the Route 3 rest area in Plymouth, and that the suspect had fled the scene. Upon arrival, emergency medical personnel located a 21-year-old female victim with a knife laceration, and she was transported to South Shore Hospital. A second male victim, aged 28, was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess- Plymouth Hospital for a laceration from a knife. Investigators reviewed surveillance video from the McDonald’s restaurant that appears to show Ravizza allegedly reach through the drive-thru window and stab the male victim with a large knife. Video then shows Ravizza leave the drive-thru in a black Porsche, park the car, go inside the McDonald’s, and stab the second female victim. Ravizza then fled the rest area in his motor vehicle.

According to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jared Ravizza, 26, of Chilmark, was arrested and taken into custody.

Preliminary information indicates that also Saturday, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Connecticut State Police Troop F – Westbrook responded to a report of a disturbance at an address in the town of Deep River.

A deceased individual was found at this location. The identity of the decedent has not been confirmed and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Reports state that Ravizza may be a suspect.

Ravizza will face multiple charges in Plymouth District Court on Tuesday, including Assault with Intent to Murder, and two counts of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon. 

According to the Boston Globe, Ravizza was arrested last month on Martha’s Vineyard after he allegedly attacked his father. Ravizza’s father stated that his son “had just had a mental break and attacked him” inside his home. Ravizza was sent to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital for a mental health evaluation but did not meet their criteria to be held.

Many reports across social media say that Ravizza is a former pro skier and is a transgender activist involved in an international digital marketing agency, however, the information has not been confirmed by authorities nor has a motive.

Ravizza has been released from the hospital and is being held without bail until his arraignment on Tuesday.

Cruz stated that the investigation is active and ongoing by Massachusetts State Police.