Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
A 48-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a seven-year-old girl in broad daylight in Chicago. The unprovoked attack occurred on a busy sidewalk in the Chatham neighborhood, where the victim was walking with her older sister. Bystanders restrained the suspect until police arrived, and she remains hospitalized while awaiting a court hearing.
- ▪Shavon Gayden was charged with one count of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon.
- ▪The incident took place just before noon on Saturday in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago.
- ▪Police described the attack as unprovoked, and the suspect was arrested on the scene after being held by bystanders.
- ▪Gayden's criminal history includes a previous guilty plea for striking a transit employee, and her mother stated she had struggled to secure mental health treatment for her.
- ▪The victim was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital, and a GoFundMe was established by her uncle to cover funeral costs.
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Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon, the seven-year-old girl who was stabbed while taking a walk with her older sister on 3 October. Photograph: GofundMeView image in fullscreenEddimar Hernandez-Chacon, the seven-year-old girl who was stabbed while taking a walk with her older sister on 3 October. Photograph: GofundMeChicagoWoman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in ChicagoShavdon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sisterSam Levin and agenciesMon 5 Oct 2026 17.27 EDTLast modified on Mon 5 Oct 2026 17.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA woman has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a seven-year-old girl, with police describing it as an unprovoked attack on a sidewalk in Chicago.Shavon Gayden, 48, has been…
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