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Woman charged in stabbing death of 7-year-old girl in Chatham due in court Monday
ABC7 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Shavon Gayden, 48, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood; Gayden remains hospitalized and is due in court Monday.
- The attack occurred Saturday near 86th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue after Gayden allegedly had an altercation with wireless store staff; Eddimar was stabbed multiple times and later died at Comer Children's Hospital.
- Surveillance footage shows Eddimar walking with her sister before bystanders intervened and detained Gayden until police arrived; the community held a vigil to honor Eddimar and call for justice.
- Gayden has a history of violent incidents, including prior attacks on a CTA bus driver and shelter workers, and had outstanding warrants for missed court appearances.
- Chicago officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Michelle Harris, expressed condolences, praised bystanders for their quick response, and urged the public to provide any information to the police.
