Woman charged in North Side stabbing that left 3 others wounded

Lakendra Porter Photo credit Chicago Police

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — A woman has been charged with stabbing three people during a fight in Lake View East on Sunday night.

Lakendra Porter, 24, was charged with aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon and reckless conduct, Chicago police said.

She was scheduled to appear in bond court Wednesday.

Porter allegedly swung a knife during the fight in the 1000 block of West Belmont Avenue about 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Chicago police said. The four had been arguing before the confrontation became physical.

Of the group:

• A woman, 28, was stabbed in the chest, arm and back, officials said. She was listed in serious condition.
• A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the back and was in fair condition, police said.
• A second woman, 35, suffered a stab wound to the buttocks and was in good condition.
• Porter suffered a laceration to her face and was listed in fair condition, authorities said.

All four were taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, police said.