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Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 5). Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/woman-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-fatal-stabbing-of-7-year-old-girl-in-chicago/article_1835b4fb-3ab4-552b-8612-4e16fd892b8b.html

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Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing to death a 7-year-old girl who was walking on a sidewalk in Chicago. Police made the announcement Sunday and provided no further details about the incident or motive.

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On Saturday, a seven-year-old girl named Edimari Hernandez Chacon was fatally stabbed by an unknown woman while walking down Cottage Grove Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago. The attack occurred around noon and was witnessed by several bystanders who rushed to detain the suspect until police arrived. Emergency responders transported Edimari to Comer Children's Hospital, where she later died. Surveillance footage showed the girl walking with her older sister moments before the incident.

The 48-year-old assailant, identified as Shavon Gayden, was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during her apprehension and is now charged with first-degree murder. Her criminal history includes previous arrests for domestic battery and assault of a transit employee. The motive behind the stabbing remains unclear. Community members expressed shock and outrage over the incident, highlighting the tragic randomness of the attack.

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A woman has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing to death a 7-year-old girl who was walking along a sidewalk in a Chicago neighborhood, police said. uncertain

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Shavon Gayden, 48, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder in connection with the death, Chicago police said in a statement Sunday. asserted

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Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago

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