Illinois Wendy’s worker told co-worker, ‘I am going to kill you,’ before allegedly attacking her with a knife. She is sorry about it
Stabbed in the head.
Tichina Marshall has officially pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder following a brutal assault on a co-worker at an Illinois Wendy’s. According to Law&Crime, the 29-year-old received a 12-year prison sentence for the attack. This sentencing occurred on September 28, 2026, at 3.13 p.m. Marshall must serve at least 85% of her total sentence behind bars. She will also face three years of probation once she is finally released from prison.
The incident took place at a Wendy’s restaurant located on North Vermilion Street in Danville. Officers arrived at the scene on May 26, 2025, to find the victim was lying on the office floor of the restaurant. She was bleeding uncontrollably and was nearly unconscious when help arrived. Medical assessments later revealed that the victim suffered a fractured skull during the assault. She also sustained a deep, 3-centimeter stab wound on the top of her head.
The victim had been speaking with the store manager inside a small office at the time. Marshall suddenly barged into the room while armed with a knife. She looked directly at her co-worker and stated, “I am going to kill you.” Marshall then proceeded to slash the victim at least twice in the face and once on the top of the head.
This was not the first altercation between the two women
Investigators discovered that Marshall and the victim had been co-workers at the same restaurant. Marshall had allegedly threatened to kill the same co-worker about one month before the stabbing incident occurred. The entire ordeal was captured on surveillance video, which likely played a significant role in the legal proceedings.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy publicly acknowledged the victim for her role in the case. Lacy noted that the victim worked closely with prosecutors to ensure a conviction was reached. Regarding the outcome, Lacy said, “While no sentence can undo the lasting effects caused by this defendant, this prison sentence reflects the violent nature of this attack and the devastating injuries suffered by the victim.”
The legal process moved quickly toward a resolution. According to PEOPLE, Marshall was originally scheduled to face a trial beginning on October 13 for both attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
However, her aggravated battery count was ultimately dismissed as part of the negotiated plea deal. Judge Karen Wall presided over the sentencing and confirmed the requirement for the mandatory supervised release period following the prison term.
The Wendy’s outlet has been shut
It is worth noting that the location of this incident, the Wendy’s on North Vermilion Street, is no longer in operation. Not long after the stabbing took place, this specific restaurant was one of 300 locations that closed due to underperforming sales. The closure marks a quiet end to a site now associated with such a violent event.
The details of this case highlight how quickly workplace tensions can escalate into life-altering catastrophes. It is difficult to process that a standard shift at a fast-food restaurant ended with such severe injuries and a long prison sentence. The victim now faces a recovery process that will likely last much longer than the legal proceedings themselves.
Marshall has expressed remorse for the attack. However, the severity of the fractured skull and facial wounds leaves a lasting mark on everyone involved.
The sentencing serves as a stern reminder of the consequences for such actions
By serving 85% of her 12-year term, Marshall will remain in state custody for a significant portion of the next decade. The legal system has now addressed the attack, but the physical and emotional recovery for the victim continues. The Danville community remains aware of the event, especially given the high-profile nature of the stabbing and the subsequent closure of the restaurant.
The evidence gathered from the scene and the cooperation of the survivor were key to reaching the guilty plea. As Marshall begins her time in prison, the victim moves forward after surviving an encounter that could have easily ended in a loss of life. This case stands as a sobering look at how conflicts between employees can spiral out of control. It is a relief that the victim survived the assault, even though the road to healing is undoubtedly long and difficult.
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