Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
Summary
A woman named Shavon Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a seven-year-old girl, Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon, on a Chicago sidewalk. The attack happened while the girl was walking with her older sister, and Gayden was caught by bystanders and arrested at the scene.Key Facts
- The incident took place in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago around noon on a Saturday.
- Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon was walking with her 17-year-old sister when she was attacked.
- The attacker, Shavon Gayden, is 48 years old and charged with first-degree murder.
- Bystanders chased and held Gayden until police arrived and arrested her.
- The girl died at Comer Children’s Hospital after being stabbed.
- Police described the attack as unprovoked and have not shared a motive.
- Gayden has a criminal record, including a guilty plea for attacking a public transit employee.
- Gayden’s family says she has mental health issues and had trouble getting treatment.
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