Wisconsin Woman Charged After Hitting Elderly Pedestrians, Bragging on Facebook

Katelyn A. Harmon, 25, faces multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly striking two elderly people with her car and then attacking a man with a knife.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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A 25-year-old Wisconsin woman named Katelyn A. Harmon has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, failure to report a crash, aggravated battery, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after she allegedly struck two elderly pedestrians with her car in a Gurnee, Illinois mall parking lot and then bragged about it on Facebook. Harmon also allegedly attacked a random man with a knife after fleeing the initial crash scene.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing issue of random acts of violence and the potential dangers posed by individuals with apparent mental health issues who may lash out at innocent bystanders. The fact that Harmon allegedly bragged about her crimes on social media also raises concerns about the role of social media in amplifying and potentially encouraging such behavior.

The details

According to police, on the morning of February 2, Harmon was driving a Toyota Camry in the parking lot of the Gurnee Hills shopping center when she deliberately steered towards a 79-year-old man, striking him. She then drove into a 60-year-old woman in the same parking lot. The 79-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, while the 60-year-old woman suffered an ankle injury. After the incidents, Harmon took to Facebook to brag about her actions, posting photos of her damaged windshield and taunting the police who were searching for her.

  • On February 2, Harmon allegedly struck the two elderly pedestrians in the Gurnee Hills shopping center parking lot.
  • After the incidents, Harmon posted on Facebook to brag about her actions.

The players

Katelyn A. Harmon

A 25-year-old Wisconsin woman who has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, failure to report a crash, aggravated battery, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking two elderly pedestrians with her car and then attacking a random man with a knife.

79-year-old man

A pedestrian who was struck by Harmon's car in the Gurnee Hills shopping center parking lot and sustained serious injuries.

60-year-old woman

A pedestrian who was struck by Harmon's car in the Gurnee Hills shopping center parking lot and suffered an ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“I ran through gurnee mills mall parking lot and ran over people in the name of the light. Good intentions, praise allah Hare Krishna thank you Jesus.”

— Katelyn A. Harmon (Facebook)

“Hey, they still haven't found me. I guess I outsmarted the cops. God always wins. Here's a — I'm outside this Panera Bread next to Gurnee Mills. Someone should call the cops on me. I mean, I was a good person and now I'm homeless. So, apparently, good people don't win anymore. Whoops — still won.”

— Katelyn A. Harmon (Facebook)

What’s next

The investigation into Harmon's alleged actions is ongoing, and police have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to these events.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing issue of random acts of violence and the potential dangers posed by individuals with apparent mental health issues who may lash out at innocent bystanders. It also raises concerns about the role of social media in amplifying and potentially encouraging such behavior.