7-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Stabbed on Sidewalk; Woman, 48, Charged With Murder
8637 S Cottage Grove Ave
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- A 7-year-old girl has died after she was stabbed multiple times in the back while walking with her older sister on S Cottage Grove Ave in Chatham on Saturday, police said.
- She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
- Bystanders who witnessed the attack detained the suspect until officers arrived.
- Police have charged Shavon Gayden, 48, with first-degree murder; she is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
- Investigators have not released a motive.
- Earlier reports describing the suspect as 18 were incorrect.
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A vigil was held Sunday at the scene. Area Two detectives are investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact CPD.
Security video from the area shows the girl walking hand-in-hand with a woman before the attack, and bystanders rushing in to detain the suspect, per police.
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) said the suspect had allegedly gotten into an altercation with staff at a nearby wireless store before the attack. Police have not released a motive and have not said whether the suspect knew the girl.
Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Police have identified the suspect as Shavon Gayden, 48. Earlier reports describing the suspect as an 18-year-old were incorrect.
Bystanders who witnessed the stabbing detained the suspect until officers arrived, police said. The suspect was injured while being held and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
Police said the girl was walking southbound in the 8600 block of S Cottage Grove Ave when a woman approached her, displayed a sharp object and stabbed her multiple times in the back.
She was walking with her older sister at the time of the attack, per family and police.
The 7-year-old girl stabbed Saturday has died, police said. She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
Southbound lanes on Cottage Grove Ave are now open, while northbound lanes remain closed between 86th and 87th Streets, per police.
Police are releasing additional units from the scene as the situation is under control.
Police are working with CTA officials to reroute buses in the area.
The 18-year-old female suspect is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The 7-year-old victim is in critical condition, per police.
The 18-year-old female in Ambulance 37 is now in custody, according to police.
The 18-year-old female has not yet been transported to the hospital; Ambulance 37 remains on scene, per police.
Police have identified a second crime scene related to the stabbing - 8605 S Cottage Grove Avenye.
Police are coordinating to assign officers for documentation and follow-up at the hospital.
Police have video evidence from a local cell phone store showing the juvenile victim collapsing.
Police are gathering information related to the juvenile victim involved in the incident.
Police continue to direct traffic in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 8637 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Police are escorting the ambulance to ensure a clear path to the hospital.
Police are focusing on securing and protecting the crime scene.
Police have located a knife nearby but are unsure if it was involved in the incident. There is no blood on the knife, per officers.
Police describe the injured 18-year-old female as wearing gray sweats, a black see-through shirt, and a light blue jean jacket.
Police continue to investigate the possibility that the injured 18-year-old woman at the scene is also the offender.
Police are advising incoming units to slow down as there are enough officers on scene.
An ambulance has arrived to assist the injured individuals at the scene.
Police are coordinating to clear a path for the ambulance to reach the scene.
Police have a description of a suspect - a male with dreadlocks, between 5'9" and 6'0", last seen wearing a black hoodie.
Police are securing the area with tape to manage the crowd effectively.
Firefighters have arrived to assist at the scene.
Police have applied a dressing to the victim's head wound, and she is still breathing.
Another ambulance is requested as the suspect is also injured and bleeding.
Police confirm the victim is a female. Additional units are requested to manage the crowd.
It's unclear if the suspect is in custody.
Police are requesting additional units to manage a large crowd at the scene. A child is reported to be the victim, per officers.
Police are applying pressure to the victim's head wound to control bleeding.
The victim sustained a stab wound to their head, per police on scene.
Emergency responders are attending to a person down and bleeding at the scene.
The stabbing has prompted a large emergency response, with multiple CPD and CFD units on scene.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
Police have received a report of a person stabbed.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
A vigil was held Sunday at the scene. Area Two detectives are investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact CPD.
Security video from the area shows the girl walking hand-in-hand with a woman before the attack, and bystanders rushing in to detain the suspect, per police.
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) said the suspect had allegedly gotten into an altercation with staff at a nearby wireless store before the attack. Police have not released a motive and have not said whether the suspect knew the girl.
Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Police have identified the suspect as Shavon Gayden, 48. Earlier reports describing the suspect as an 18-year-old were incorrect.
Bystanders who witnessed the stabbing detained the suspect until officers arrived, police said. The suspect was injured while being held and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
Police said the girl was walking southbound in the 8600 block of S Cottage Grove Ave when a woman approached her, displayed a sharp object and stabbed her multiple times in the back.
She was walking with her older sister at the time of the attack, per family and police.
The 7-year-old girl stabbed Saturday has died, police said. She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
Southbound lanes on Cottage Grove Ave are now open, while northbound lanes remain closed between 86th and 87th Streets, per police.
Police are releasing additional units from the scene as the situation is under control.
Police are working with CTA officials to reroute buses in the area.
The 18-year-old female suspect is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The 7-year-old victim is in critical condition, per police.
The 18-year-old female in Ambulance 37 is now in custody, according to police.
The 18-year-old female has not yet been transported to the hospital; Ambulance 37 remains on scene, per police.
Police have identified a second crime scene related to the stabbing - 8605 S Cottage Grove Avenye.
Police are coordinating to assign officers for documentation and follow-up at the hospital.
Police have video evidence from a local cell phone store showing the juvenile victim collapsing.
Police are gathering information related to the juvenile victim involved in the incident.
Police continue to direct traffic in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 8637 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Police are escorting the ambulance to ensure a clear path to the hospital.
Police are focusing on securing and protecting the crime scene.
Police have located a knife nearby but are unsure if it was involved in the incident. There is no blood on the knife, per officers.
Police describe the injured 18-year-old female as wearing gray sweats, a black see-through shirt, and a light blue jean jacket.
Police continue to investigate the possibility that the injured 18-year-old woman at the scene is also the offender.
Police are advising incoming units to slow down as there are enough officers on scene.
An ambulance has arrived to assist the injured individuals at the scene.
Police are coordinating to clear a path for the ambulance to reach the scene.
Police have a description of a suspect - a male with dreadlocks, between 5'9" and 6'0", last seen wearing a black hoodie.
Police are securing the area with tape to manage the crowd effectively.
Firefighters have arrived to assist at the scene.
Police have applied a dressing to the victim's head wound, and she is still breathing.
Another ambulance is requested as the suspect is also injured and bleeding.
Police confirm the victim is a female. Additional units are requested to manage the crowd.
It's unclear if the suspect is in custody.
Police are requesting additional units to manage a large crowd at the scene. A child is reported to be the victim, per officers.
Police are applying pressure to the victim's head wound to control bleeding.
The victim sustained a stab wound to their head, per police on scene.
Emergency responders are attending to a person down and bleeding at the scene.
The stabbing has prompted a large emergency response, with multiple CPD and CFD units on scene.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
Police have received a report of a person stabbed.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
A vigil was held Sunday at the scene. Area Two detectives are investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact CPD.
Security video from the area shows the girl walking hand-in-hand with a woman before the attack, and bystanders rushing in to detain the suspect, per police.
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) said the suspect had allegedly gotten into an altercation with staff at a nearby wireless store before the attack. Police have not released a motive and have not said whether the suspect knew the girl.
Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Police have identified the suspect as Shavon Gayden, 48. Earlier reports describing the suspect as an 18-year-old were incorrect.
Bystanders who witnessed the stabbing detained the suspect until officers arrived, police said. The suspect was injured while being held and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
Police said the girl was walking southbound in the 8600 block of S Cottage Grove Ave when a woman approached her, displayed a sharp object and stabbed her multiple times in the back.
She was walking with her older sister at the time of the attack, per family and police.
The 7-year-old girl stabbed Saturday has died, police said. She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
Southbound lanes on Cottage Grove Ave are now open, while northbound lanes remain closed between 86th and 87th Streets, per police.
Police are releasing additional units from the scene as the situation is under control.
Police are working with CTA officials to reroute buses in the area.
The 18-year-old female suspect is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The 7-year-old victim is in critical condition, per police.
The 18-year-old female in Ambulance 37 is now in custody, according to police.
The 18-year-old female has not yet been transported to the hospital; Ambulance 37 remains on scene, per police.
Police have identified a second crime scene related to the stabbing - 8605 S Cottage Grove Avenye.
Police are coordinating to assign officers for documentation and follow-up at the hospital.
Police have video evidence from a local cell phone store showing the juvenile victim collapsing.
Police are gathering information related to the juvenile victim involved in the incident.
Police continue to direct traffic in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 8637 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Police are escorting the ambulance to ensure a clear path to the hospital.
Police are focusing on securing and protecting the crime scene.
Police have located a knife nearby but are unsure if it was involved in the incident. There is no blood on the knife, per officers.
Police describe the injured 18-year-old female as wearing gray sweats, a black see-through shirt, and a light blue jean jacket.
Police continue to investigate the possibility that the injured 18-year-old woman at the scene is also the offender.
Police are advising incoming units to slow down as there are enough officers on scene.
An ambulance has arrived to assist the injured individuals at the scene.
Police are coordinating to clear a path for the ambulance to reach the scene.
Police have a description of a suspect - a male with dreadlocks, between 5'9" and 6'0", last seen wearing a black hoodie.
Police are securing the area with tape to manage the crowd effectively.
Firefighters have arrived to assist at the scene.
Police have applied a dressing to the victim's head wound, and she is still breathing.
Another ambulance is requested as the suspect is also injured and bleeding.
Police confirm the victim is a female. Additional units are requested to manage the crowd.
It's unclear if the suspect is in custody.
Police are requesting additional units to manage a large crowd at the scene. A child is reported to be the victim, per officers.
Police are applying pressure to the victim's head wound to control bleeding.
The victim sustained a stab wound to their head, per police on scene.
Emergency responders are attending to a person down and bleeding at the scene.
The stabbing has prompted a large emergency response, with multiple CPD and CFD units on scene.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
Police have received a report of a person stabbed.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
A vigil was held Sunday at the scene. Area Two detectives are investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact CPD.
Security video from the area shows the girl walking hand-in-hand with a woman before the attack, and bystanders rushing in to detain the suspect, per police.
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) said the suspect had allegedly gotten into an altercation with staff at a nearby wireless store before the attack. Police have not released a motive and have not said whether the suspect knew the girl.
Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Police have identified the suspect as Shavon Gayden, 48. Earlier reports describing the suspect as an 18-year-old were incorrect.
Bystanders who witnessed the stabbing detained the suspect until officers arrived, police said. The suspect was injured while being held and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
Police said the girl was walking southbound in the 8600 block of S Cottage Grove Ave when a woman approached her, displayed a sharp object and stabbed her multiple times in the back.
She was walking with her older sister at the time of the attack, per family and police.
The 7-year-old girl stabbed Saturday has died, police said. She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
Southbound lanes on Cottage Grove Ave are now open, while northbound lanes remain closed between 86th and 87th Streets, per police.
Police are releasing additional units from the scene as the situation is under control.
Police are working with CTA officials to reroute buses in the area.
The 18-year-old female suspect is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The 7-year-old victim is in critical condition, per police.
The 18-year-old female in Ambulance 37 is now in custody, according to police.
The 18-year-old female has not yet been transported to the hospital; Ambulance 37 remains on scene, per police.
Police have identified a second crime scene related to the stabbing - 8605 S Cottage Grove Avenye.
Police are coordinating to assign officers for documentation and follow-up at the hospital.
Police have video evidence from a local cell phone store showing the juvenile victim collapsing.
Police are gathering information related to the juvenile victim involved in the incident.
Police continue to direct traffic in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 8637 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Police are escorting the ambulance to ensure a clear path to the hospital.
Police are focusing on securing and protecting the crime scene.
Police have located a knife nearby but are unsure if it was involved in the incident. There is no blood on the knife, per officers.
Police describe the injured 18-year-old female as wearing gray sweats, a black see-through shirt, and a light blue jean jacket.
Police continue to investigate the possibility that the injured 18-year-old woman at the scene is also the offender.
Police are advising incoming units to slow down as there are enough officers on scene.
An ambulance has arrived to assist the injured individuals at the scene.
Police are coordinating to clear a path for the ambulance to reach the scene.
Police have a description of a suspect - a male with dreadlocks, between 5'9" and 6'0", last seen wearing a black hoodie.
Police are securing the area with tape to manage the crowd effectively.
Firefighters have arrived to assist at the scene.
Police have applied a dressing to the victim's head wound, and she is still breathing.
Another ambulance is requested as the suspect is also injured and bleeding.
Police confirm the victim is a female. Additional units are requested to manage the crowd.
It's unclear if the suspect is in custody.
Police are requesting additional units to manage a large crowd at the scene. A child is reported to be the victim, per officers.
Police are applying pressure to the victim's head wound to control bleeding.
The victim sustained a stab wound to their head, per police on scene.
Emergency responders are attending to a person down and bleeding at the scene.
The stabbing has prompted a large emergency response, with multiple CPD and CFD units on scene.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
Police have received a report of a person stabbed.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
A vigil was held Sunday at the scene. Area Two detectives are investigating; anyone with information is asked to contact CPD.
Security video from the area shows the girl walking hand-in-hand with a woman before the attack, and bystanders rushing in to detain the suspect, per police.
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) said the suspect had allegedly gotten into an altercation with staff at a nearby wireless store before the attack. Police have not released a motive and have not said whether the suspect knew the girl.
Gayden has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Police have identified the suspect as Shavon Gayden, 48. Earlier reports describing the suspect as an 18-year-old were incorrect.
Bystanders who witnessed the stabbing detained the suspect until officers arrived, police said. The suspect was injured while being held and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries before being taken into custody.
Police said the girl was walking southbound in the 8600 block of S Cottage Grove Ave when a woman approached her, displayed a sharp object and stabbed her multiple times in the back.
She was walking with her older sister at the time of the attack, per family and police.
The 7-year-old girl stabbed Saturday has died, police said. She was pronounced dead at Comer Children's Hospital.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
Southbound lanes on Cottage Grove Ave are now open, while northbound lanes remain closed between 86th and 87th Streets, per police.
Police are releasing additional units from the scene as the situation is under control.
Police are working with CTA officials to reroute buses in the area.
The 18-year-old female suspect is being transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The 7-year-old victim is in critical condition, per police.
The 18-year-old female in Ambulance 37 is now in custody, according to police.
The 18-year-old female has not yet been transported to the hospital; Ambulance 37 remains on scene, per police.
Police have identified a second crime scene related to the stabbing - 8605 S Cottage Grove Avenye.
Police are coordinating to assign officers for documentation and follow-up at the hospital.
Police have video evidence from a local cell phone store showing the juvenile victim collapsing.
Police are gathering information related to the juvenile victim involved in the incident.
Police continue to direct traffic in the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 8637 S Cottage Grove Ave.
Police are escorting the ambulance to ensure a clear path to the hospital.
Police are focusing on securing and protecting the crime scene.
Police have located a knife nearby but are unsure if it was involved in the incident. There is no blood on the knife, per officers.
Police describe the injured 18-year-old female as wearing gray sweats, a black see-through shirt, and a light blue jean jacket.
Police continue to investigate the possibility that the injured 18-year-old woman at the scene is also the offender.
Police are advising incoming units to slow down as there are enough officers on scene.
An ambulance has arrived to assist the injured individuals at the scene.
Police are coordinating to clear a path for the ambulance to reach the scene.
Police have a description of a suspect - a male with dreadlocks, between 5'9" and 6'0", last seen wearing a black hoodie.
Police are securing the area with tape to manage the crowd effectively.
Firefighters have arrived to assist at the scene.
Police have applied a dressing to the victim's head wound, and she is still breathing.
Another ambulance is requested as the suspect is also injured and bleeding.
Police confirm the victim is a female. Additional units are requested to manage the crowd.
It's unclear if the suspect is in custody.
Police are requesting additional units to manage a large crowd at the scene. A child is reported to be the victim, per officers.
Police are applying pressure to the victim's head wound to control bleeding.
The victim sustained a stab wound to their head, per police on scene.
Emergency responders are attending to a person down and bleeding at the scene.
The stabbing has prompted a large emergency response, with multiple CPD and CFD units on scene.
The scene has been cordoned off for an investigation.
A Citizen user shows video of police in the area.
Police have received a report of a person stabbed.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
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Voting red or blue has nothing to do with this sad situation. Mental health is a serious issue. Instead of commenting on politics, say a prayer for this poor child and family.
The reason people say this is because the Democrats let criminals off the hook if somebody was put away for an appropriate amount of time when they harm someone then there would be less victims because they wouldn't be free to harm more people they would be in jail.....
What does voting have to do with this. Some of these comments are ridiculous. People are just saying things just to be heard. Prayers for that little girls family is what the focus of the comments should reflect. Period!!!!!
I am not understanding these goofy as- comments a family just lost their baby this is something serious For me if you don't have anything to say positive in this situation keep it moving because this is not a joking matter you can keep your negative feedback because that ain't nothing but the devil in you...
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
Voting red or blue has nothing to do with this sad situation. Mental health is a serious issue. Instead of commenting on politics, say a prayer for this poor child and family.
The reason people say this is because the Democrats let criminals off the hook if somebody was put away for an appropriate amount of time when they harm someone then there would be less victims because they wouldn't be free to harm more people they would be in jail.....
What does voting have to do with this. Some of these comments are ridiculous. People are just saying things just to be heard. Prayers for that little girls family is what the focus of the comments should reflect. Period!!!!!
I am not understanding these goofy as- comments a family just lost their baby this is something serious For me if you don't have anything to say positive in this situation keep it moving because this is not a joking matter you can keep your negative feedback because that ain't nothing but the devil in you...
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
Voting red or blue has nothing to do with this sad situation. Mental health is a serious issue. Instead of commenting on politics, say a prayer for this poor child and family.
The reason people say this is because the Democrats let criminals off the hook if somebody was put away for an appropriate amount of time when they harm someone then there would be less victims because they wouldn't be free to harm more people they would be in jail.....
What does voting have to do with this. Some of these comments are ridiculous. People are just saying things just to be heard. Prayers for that little girls family is what the focus of the comments should reflect. Period!!!!!
I am not understanding these goofy as- comments a family just lost their baby this is something serious For me if you don't have anything to say positive in this situation keep it moving because this is not a joking matter you can keep your negative feedback because that ain't nothing but the devil in you...
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
Voting red or blue has nothing to do with this sad situation. Mental health is a serious issue. Instead of commenting on politics, say a prayer for this poor child and family.
The reason people say this is because the Democrats let criminals off the hook if somebody was put away for an appropriate amount of time when they harm someone then there would be less victims because they wouldn't be free to harm more people they would be in jail.....
What does voting have to do with this. Some of these comments are ridiculous. People are just saying things just to be heard. Prayers for that little girls family is what the focus of the comments should reflect. Period!!!!!
I am not understanding these goofy as- comments a family just lost their baby this is something serious For me if you don't have anything to say positive in this situation keep it moving because this is not a joking matter you can keep your negative feedback because that ain't nothing but the devil in you...
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
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Voting red or blue has nothing to do with this sad situation. Mental health is a serious issue. Instead of commenting on politics, say a prayer for this poor child and family.
The reason people say this is because the Democrats let criminals off the hook if somebody was put away for an appropriate amount of time when they harm someone then there would be less victims because they wouldn't be free to harm more people they would be in jail.....
What does voting have to do with this. Some of these comments are ridiculous. People are just saying things just to be heard. Prayers for that little girls family is what the focus of the comments should reflect. Period!!!!!
I am not understanding these goofy as- comments a family just lost their baby this is something serious For me if you don't have anything to say positive in this situation keep it moving because this is not a joking matter you can keep your negative feedback because that ain't nothing but the devil in you...
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones