The 911 calls highlight the heightened danger as civilians’ tips aid police in their investigations and they continue to hunt for a suspect accused of a serial killing spree across multiple states.
According to the recording, multiple police officers converged on a black Porsche after a witness said the fugitive’s car was behind him after a stabbing incident inside a McDonald’s restaurant in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The witness’ information was one of several that helped police track down the suspect, later identified as Jared Ravizza, who allegedly stabbed six people at a movie theater and a fast-food restaurant over the course of just two hours.
About 30 minutes into the tactical police pursuit, dispatchers warned pursuing officers, “Be careful, this man is currently a suspect in a murder case in Connecticut,” and that he had a knife in his vehicle.
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Jared Ravizza stands during his arraignment in Plymouth District Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Ravizza was arraigned on assault charges. (Stephen Senne/The Associated Press)
A lengthy dispatch and pursuit began after two victims were stabbed at a McDonald’s in Plymouth.
Officers responding to the scene told Cape Cod Department of Public Safety that one of the victims had been stabbed in the arm and was found in a rear office.
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“At this time we don’t know the suspect’s location,” an officer said in the audio, “just that he is a white male with long blonde hair and facial scars. At this time we don’t know his vehicle or what he’s wearing.”
It didn’t take long for information to come in from the public.
“We have a caller who witnessed a stabbing,” the dispatch audio said. “She stated a vehicle was currently behind her on Route 3 southbound.”
Jared Ravizza arrives escorted by court officials for his arraignment on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Plymouth District Court. (Stephen Senne/The Associated Press)
Police thus obtained a suspected description of the fugitive. Black Porsche Comes with license plate.
Acting on tips from civilians, police tracked his escape route from afar toward Cape Cod, a popular summer tourist destination.
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The information gave a more detailed description of the suspect: “White male, long blonde hair, wearing a baseball cap.”
By this time, they already had the suspect’s name and knew he lived in a town called Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard.
At this point, the pursuing officers believed they were pursuing a suspect who had stabbed two people at McDonald’s, but the threats escalated.
Jared Ravizza is accused of stabbing four girls at a movie theater and two more at a McDonald’s in Plymouth before being arrested in the town of Sandwich. (Google Maps)
Listen to the 911 call:
According to Braintree Police, Ravizza, 26, is accused of stabbing four girls, ages 9 to 17, at about 6 p.m. on Saturday at a movie theater in Braintree, Massachusetts, about a 40-minute drive south.
Braintree police said the McDonald’s attack happened “shortly after” and that “the crimes appear to be related,” though they did not say how or why they believe they are related.
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Another witness told police they spotted Ravizza’s Porsche and were instructed to turn on their hazard lights to assist police.
The police officer following at a distance without using lights or sirens gave clear instructions: “Don’t light the fire yet.”
The officers purposely waited for him to take a specific exit to prevent him from getting off the highway, but the situation escalated again.
Motive for Massachusetts stabbing unknown (David Curran/Satellite News Service)
“Please be aware, this individual is currently a suspect in a murder that occurred in Connecticut. Please be aware,” police say, according to the audio.
Every few minutes the pursuing officers were reminded that this was a murder suspect.
The man took the exit and a high-speed pursuit began with sirens wailing, with an trooper telling dispatcher that state police had joined the pursuit.
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Ravizza was ultimately involved in an accident on Cotuit Road in the town of Sandwich on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, between 7:00 and 7:30 pm on Saturday.
Images showed firefighters putting out flames from the damaged vehicle, and officers told dispatchers the man was in custody.
“We have him in custody. They can resign,” the officer responded.
Footage of Jared Ravizza being arrested after a police chase and confrontation
Criminal charges
During a court appearance Monday, Ravizza pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the attack at the Plymouth Rest Stop McDonald’s, his lawyer told Fox News Digital.
The 26-year-old suspect faces at least six more charges in the alleged attack at the Braintree AMC movie theater.
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He faces several criminal charges in Quincy District Court in connection with the movie theater stabbings.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital, prosecutors have filed four charges of assault with intent to kill and assault with a dangerous weapon.
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When asked whether Ravizza would make a statement on his behalf, his lawyer told Fox News Digital, “No comment.”
The murder investigation stems from a deadly attack that allegedly took place on the same day as the Massachusetts attack at a Braintree movie theater in Deep River, Connecticut, about a two-hour drive northeast on Interstate 95.
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The Connecticut homicide victim has been identified as Bruce Feldman, 70, of West Hartford, according to Connecticut State Police.
On Saturday at approximately 3:36 p.m., Ravizza allegedly threw a shovel at a front window during an argument. Neighbors recognized the suspect and were able to identify him.
Ravizza was charged with assault. (Stephen Senne/The Associated Press)
Officers responded to the scene and found Feldman outside with “visible injuries” and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Connecticut State Police said criminal charges are pending in the state.
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It is unclear what sparked the four-hour wave of violence.
All law enforcement agencies said the investigation is ongoing.
Fox News Digital’s Mitch Picasso and Greg Norman contributed to this report.
