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Chicago Woman Charged With Attempted Murder in Roseland Slashing

Police arrested the suspect within about 30 minutes of the South Side attack.

Overview

  • Doniece Bell, 25, was taken into custody Saturday in the 9200 block of South Burnside Avenue shortly after the assault, police said.
  • The attack occurred around 9:59 p.m. in the 300 block of East 95th Street in Roseland after a quarrel turned physical, according to police.
  • Police say the assailant used a sharp object to slash the victim’s neck and wrist before fleeing.
  • The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, with reports describing her condition as either fair or seriously injured.
  • Bell is charged with attempted first-degree murder and multiple counts of aggravated battery, with one outlet also listing burglary, and she is scheduled for a detention hearing Tuesday in Cook County Criminal Court.