The sisters entered a retail store and had a verbal altercation with the victim, a 32-year-old man who worked as a security guard, Chicago police said.
The Cook County State Attorney’s Office said the man told the sisters to wear a mask and use a hand sanitizer.
His argument became physical when 21-year-old Jessica Hill pulled out a knife and whipped him 27 times in the back, neck and hands, according to the criminal complaint.
Her sister, 18-year-old Jayala Hill, kept the victim down by her hair, the complaint said.
The victim’s condition is stable, police said.
Both women were taken to hospital immediately after minor physical incidents and were charged with first-degree attempted murder, police said.
Prison records show they are currently being held without a bond.
His next court hearing is set for November 4, according to prison records. It is unclear who represents them at this time.
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