A vigil was held Thursday night at an Edgewater apartment complex where a child was killed and his mother was injured in a stabbing on Wednesday.
An emotional vigil was held to remember 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, who was stabbed to death Wednesday. His pregnant mother was also critically injured.A vigil was held Thursday at an Edgewater apartment complex where a child was killed and his mother was injured in a stabbing.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirmed Thursday the boy's chest wound was also a stab wound. The boy died at the hospital, and his mother was critically hurt. ABC7 has not named the person in custody since he has not been charged. However, sources said he has an extensive criminal record, including a home invasion conviction.
The impact of Perkins' life was seen throughout the sea of people mourning his loss, gathered around a growing memorial at a tree outside the boy's Edgewater home.Attendees of the vigil ranged from his classmates to members of his Gus Giordano dance company, and also to parents who saw Perkins' talents on stage.Those at the vigil consoled one another as some held back tears."Jayden was a bright light," a parent, Armensue Vodak, said.
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