Chicago Woman Arrested Minutes After South Side Stabbing

Suspect faces multiple felony charges and has detention hearing scheduled for Monday.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 25-year-old Chicago woman named Doniece Bell was arrested less than 30 minutes after allegedly stabbing and seriously injuring a 34-year-old woman on the city's South Side on Saturday. Bell faces multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and burglary, and is scheduled for a detention hearing on Monday.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing incident are concerning for the South Side community, which has historically faced higher rates of violent crime compared to other parts of Chicago. The quick arrest of the suspect may help provide some reassurance to residents, but the underlying issues of public safety and access to resources in the area remain complex challenges.

The details

According to police, Doniece Bell was arrested on Saturday in the 9200 block of South Burnside Avenue, less than 30 minutes after the alleged stabbing of a 34-year-old woman in the 300 block of East 95th Street. Bell faces multiple felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, several counts of aggravated battery, and burglary. The specific details of the violent encounter remain unclear.

  • On Saturday, Doniece Bell allegedly stabbed a 34-year-old woman.
  • Less than 30 minutes later, Bell was arrested by police.

The players

Doniece Bell

A 25-year-old Chicago woman who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and burglary, in relation to the stabbing incident.

34-year-old woman

The victim of the alleged stabbing by Doniece Bell, who suffered serious injuries.

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What’s next

Bell is scheduled for a detention hearing on Monday.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of violent crime in certain Chicago neighborhoods, and the importance of a swift law enforcement response to protect public safety, even as deeper societal issues require long-term solutions.