Overview
- The 33-year-old woman, identified by multiple outlets as Carshawnda Hatter, and her 9-year-old son were attacked Monday around 3:10 p.m. on the 10600 block of South Bensley Avenue near Orville T. Bright Elementary.
- Both were transported to Advocate Trinity Hospital in serious condition, according to Chicago police.
- Video of the assault circulated widely on social media, drawing a crowd of parents and neighbors to the school to demand accountability and safety measures.
- CPS and Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the attack and said the city is coordinating with CPD and CHA to support the family and increase security around the school.
- CPD Calumet-area detectives are investigating with no arrests reported, as neighbors and the mother describe prior bullying and say the attackers appeared to be school-aged.