Chicago police have taken 19-year-old Marshal Shepherd into custody following a violent early morning attack that left two female victims injured in their home. According to the Chicago Police Department, Shepherd, a resident of the 11700 block of S. Sangamon St. in Chicago, was arrested on September 17, 2024, after he was identified as the assailant who broke into a residence and stabbed two 19-year-old women in the 6000 block of S. Prairie Ave.
Shepherd is facing serious legal charges, including two counts of felony attempt murder in the first degree and one count of home invasion with a dangerous weapon. The incident, which occurred less than two hours before his arrest at around 6:58 a.m., spurred an immediate police response in the 3rd District. As per reports, the suspect forcefully entered the dwelling, leading to the assault on the victims. The exact condition of the victims has not been disclosed, highlighting an ongoing concern for privacy and the sensitivity of criminal investigations involving violent crimes.
The upcoming detention hearing is scheduled to take place today at the Criminal Courthouse located at 2600 S. California.
No further details regarding the circumstances of the attack or potential motives have been released by authorities. However, the announcement of Shepherd's charges suggests that investigators are confident in the evidence gathered.
