Statement from family after Julian Wood's death in North Olmsted Giant Eagle parking lot

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NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WJW) – Family members say they have been overwhelmed with generosity and support as they mourn the loss of a toddler killed in a random stabbing attack in a local parking lot by Giant Eagle.

A pile of stuffed animals, photos and balloons now rests outside the Giant Eagle in North Olmsted, in honor of 3-year-old Julian Wood, who was fatally stabbed while doing his shopping with his mother on Monday.

In a post on their GoFundMe page Thursday, the family released a statement “on behalf of Margot, Jared, JuJu's grandmother Nasra, her siblings, and the rest of our family.”

“We are deeply grateful for your overwhelming generosity and support,” the statement read in part. “Your donations, kind words and heartfelt messages have brought us much-needed comfort and relief as we work through our grief. »

The child's mother, Margot Wood, 38, was also stabbed. She was treated at hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The stabbing suspect, Bionca Ellis, 32, of Cleveland, was quickly arrested. She was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury on charges of murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and more. She is due back in court on June 10.

The GoFundMe page for Julian and his family has raised more than $190,000 as of Thursday afternoon.

In the release, the family says the funds help cover funeral and legal costs, “allowing us to focus on healing and remembering JuJu.”

“Your kindness has not only eased some financial burdens, but has also brought us a sense of peace knowing that we are surrounded by such a caring community,” the statement read. “Every contribution, no matter the size, has had a significant impact on our lives. »

The family continues to request privacy at this time.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Julian will be held on Saturday, June 8 at St. Charles Borromeo Church along Ridge Road in Parma.

The community is invited to participate in what the family calls a “memory line” as a procession leads from the church to Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, where the young boy will be buried.

The procession will take place on Saturday June 8 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Everyone is asked to flood the streets with green color and lots of dinosaurs, two of Julian's favorite things.

The route of the procession is:

• Departure at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road in Parma
• North on Ridge Road
• West on Snow Road
• North on Smith (W. 150th Street)
• West on Brookpark Road
• South on Great Northern Boulevard
• Great Northern Boulevard turns into Columbia Road
• Ends at Sunset Memorial Park, 6625 Columbia Road in North Olmsted

Learn more about funeral arrangements here.