Seven-year-old dies after stabbing in Chicago as bystanders detain suspect
Seven-year-old Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon died after being stabbed in Chicago’s Chatham neighbourhood on Saturday morning. Witnesses described the attack as apparently random, and bystanders pursued and detained the suspected attacker while police were alerted.
Edi Mari had been walking hand-in-hand with her older sister when a woman approached them at about 11.55am and attacked her with a sharp object. She was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she later died; the suspect, reported by police sources to be 48, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are investigating, and police had provided no further update by Sunday afternoon.
- Seven-year-old Edi Mari Hernandez Chacon died after a stabbing in Chicago.
- Witnesses said the attack appeared to be random.
- Bystanders helped detain the suspected attacker.
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Random violent attacks on members of the public are uncommon, but they can significantly affect how residents perceive safety in their communities. Attacks on children are particularly concerning to families and local authorities.
Chicago, like many large American cities, has faced ongoing challenges with violent crime. Individual incidents often prompt communities to revisit questions about safety and security in their neighbourhoods.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Horror as little girl, 7, is stabbed in the back several times before bystanders tackled her accused killer”.