Child Fatally Stabbed on Chicago’s South Side; Woman in Custody
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on the 8600 block of S. Cottage Grove Ave. on Chicago's South Side. A woman is in custody in connection with the incident.
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2026 — A young girl, identified as 7 years old, died after being fatally stabbed on Chicago’s South Side. The incident occurred in the 8600 block of S. Cottage Grove Avenue.
Authorities have confirmed that a woman is currently in custody in connection with the stabbing death. The Chicago Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. Further details regarding the victim’s identity, the suspect’s relationship to the victim, the exact time of the incident, or potential motives have not yet been released.
The location of the incident is within a residential area of the South Side. Police officials stated that the investigation is ongoing. Details about the charges the woman in custody may face, or the timeline of events leading up to the stabbing, were not immediately available.
The medical examiner’s office will release further information regarding the cause of death following an autopsy. The contractor’s name, if applicable, and the permit status or inspection outcomes related to any specific property were not provided in the summary. Any potential code violations or fine amounts are also not detailed. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full scope of the incident and its cause.
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