7-Year-Old Child Stabbed in Head, Critically Hurt; Suspect Injured, in Custody
8637 S Cottage Grove Ave
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Summary
- A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was stabbed in the head near E 87th St and S Cottage Grove Ave on Saturday afternoon, police said.
- Officers on scene applied pressure to the wound before she was rushed to the hospital under police escort.
- The suspect, an 18-year-old woman who was also injured at the scene, was taken into custody, according to police.
- Investigators have identified a second related scene nearby and recovered surveillance video from a cell phone store showing the child collapsing.
- A large police and fire response remains in the area as officers manage the crowd and secure the scene.
Timeline
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
Citizen user video shows police still on scene conducting an investigating.
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.
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 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.
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.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 87th St & S Cottage Grove Ave.
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May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
This world is wicked that child didn’t deserve this lord prayers to the family 🙏🏽
What’s wrong with these people
Unfortunately she has passed away. 😭Lord have mercy!
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
This world is wicked that child didn’t deserve this lord prayers to the family 🙏🏽
What’s wrong with these people
Unfortunately she has passed away. 😭Lord have mercy!
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
This world is wicked that child didn’t deserve this lord prayers to the family 🙏🏽
What’s wrong with these people
Unfortunately she has passed away. 😭Lord have mercy!
May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
This world is wicked that child didn’t deserve this lord prayers to the family 🙏🏽
What’s wrong with these people
Unfortunately she has passed away. 😭Lord have mercy!
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May the killer of that young child get life in prison… So sorry for his loved ones
This world is wicked that child didn’t deserve this lord prayers to the family 🙏🏽
What’s wrong with these people
Unfortunately she has passed away. 😭Lord have mercy!