Prayer Vigil Held for 2 Siblings Wounded in Attack that Killed Mother

Community Comes Together to Support Family

A prayer vigil was held on Sunday outside the family’s home in the 7100 block of South Eberhart Avenue in Greater Grand Crossing, where a 33-year-old mother, Teone Jones, was fatally stabbed last week.

Two Brothers Wounded, Mother Killed

Teone Jones, 33, with her 8-year-old son.

Two brothers, 8 and 11 years old, were critically wounded in a series of stabbings that killed their mother. The boys were admitted to Comer Children’s Hospital after being found at separate locations with stab wounds Thursday in Greater Grand Crossing. Their mother, Teone Jones, was killed in the attacks.

Boys’ Condition Update

One of the boys is on a breathing tube, and the other is awake but still recovering from his wounds, said Darlene Tribue, president of the Park Manor Neighbors Community Council. Both boys have undergone multiple surgeries, she said.

Community Rallies Around Family

Eli Washington, a member of Park Manor Christian Church, which co-organized the vigil, hands out flyers to community members. “These kids are going to be traumatized for the rest of their natural life,” Washington said of the two sons of Teone Jones. The boys are still being treated at Comer Children’s Hospital.

Justice and Support

Washington said justice would mean the person who committed the stabbings serves “a very long sentence.” “One of the things we have to do as a community is we have to show up to every court proceeding and every court hearing to let the judge know that we ain’t playing,” Washington said. “We want him held accountable for his actions.”

Community Efforts to Support Victims of Domestic Violence

After saying prayers at Sunday’s vigil, community members, local Ald. William Hall (6th) and Grand Crossing District police officers canvassed the area, passing out informational cards with resources for anyone experiencing domestic violence.

Resources Available

Because the community members believed the attacker was Jones’ ex-boyfriend, they wanted to ensure anyone experiencing domestic violence knows that help is available, Hall said. Hall said he’s also added discussion of the stabbings and how to protect people from domestic violence to his ward’s upcoming community meeting, set for noon-2 p.m. Monday at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.

Conclusion

The community came together to support the family and provide resources for anyone experiencing domestic violence. The local alderperson is coordinating with police and the mayor’s office to ensure every woman and girl in the ward knows that resources are available.

FAQs

* What happened to Teone Jones and her two sons?
Teone Jones, 33, was fatally stabbed, and her two sons, 8 and 11 years old, were critically wounded in a series of stabbings in Greater Grand Crossing.
* Who was arrested in connection with the stabbings?
A suspect was arrested Friday in Indiana, police said, and is believed to be Teone Jones’ ex-boyfriend.
* What resources are available for victims of domestic violence?
Local resources and information on reporting domestic violence were distributed at the prayer vigil and will be available at the upcoming community meeting at Hamilton Park.