7-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabbed in Chicago; Woman in Custody
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood, and a woman has been taken into custody.
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2026 — A 7-year-old girl has died after being fatally stabbed in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. Authorities reported that a woman has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
The incident occurred in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. The victim, a 7-year-old girl, sustained fatal stab wounds. The name of the victim was not immediately released.
Police have confirmed that a woman is in custody. Information regarding the woman’s identity, her relationship to the victim, or the circumstances leading up to the stabbing was not provided. Details concerning the exact date and time of the incident were also not disclosed in the initial reports.
The Chicago Police Department is expected to release further information as the investigation progresses. The motive for the stabbing remains unclear, and no further details about the arrest or potential charges have been made public at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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