Chicago Girl Stabbed To Death
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- Sophie GableDaily Mail
- Anthony BlairNew York Post
- Lauren Acton-TaylorDaily Mail
- The Associated PressToronto Star
- Owen ScottThe Independent
- Dariya KozhasbayDaily Mail
- Sam LevinThe Guardian
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Chicago Girl Stabbed To Death. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/54685
“Chicago Girl Stabbed To Death.” The Aporia, 13 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/54685.
“Chicago Girl Stabbed To Death.” The Aporia, October 13, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/54685.
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A seven-year-old Chicago girl was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking down the street by an unknown woman.
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Shavon Gayden, 48, has now been charged with first-degree murder after the attack in the city’s East Chatham neighborhood, Chicago police confirmed.
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- 4 Oct
A seven-year-old Chicago girl was stabbed to death in broad daylight while walking down the street by an unknown woman.
- 5 Oct
Shavon Gayden, 48, has now been charged with first-degree murder after the attack in the city’s East Chatham neighborhood, Chicago police confirmed.
Coverage 8 articles
5 Oct Woman charged with murder after stabbing seven-year-old girl in Chicago
The Guardian- 5 Oct Woman charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old girl in Chicago
Toronto Star 
5 Oct Girl, 7, stabbed to death by female stranger on busy Chicago sidewalk, cops say
Daily Mail
5 Oct Woman charged with murder after girl, 7, stabbed to death by stranger in street
The Independent- 5 Oct Police say woman fatally stabbed 7-year-old girl walking in Chicago
Toronto Star 
4 Oct Horror as little girl, 7, is stabbed in the back several times before bystanders tackled her accused killer
Daily Mail- 4 Oct 7-year-old Chicago girl stabbed to death in the street by unhinged stranger
New York Post - 4 Oct Girl, 7, fatally stabbed in the back by woman as she was walking down the street
Daily Mail
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