Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
Shavon Gayden killed Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in broad daylight while walking with her older sister
TL;DR
- Shavon Gayden, 48, charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon.
- The incident occurred on a sidewalk in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
- Police described the attack as unprovoked; the girl was walking with her older sister.
- Bystanders chased and detained the suspect until police arrived and arrested her.
- The victim was pronounced dead at Comer children's hospital.
- Gayden's criminal history includes past reports of seemingly random attacks.
- The suspect's mother cited struggles with her daughter's mental health treatment.
- The girl's family is raising funds for her funeral.