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Nine Students Hospitalized After Pepper Spray Discharged at Paul Revere Elementary in Chicago

Police report a woman used a chemical irritant during a fight inside the school, with no arrests as the inquiry continues.

Overview

  • Chicago police say the incident occurred around 2:55 p.m. Tuesday inside Paul Revere Elementary School in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
  • Five girls ages 13–14 and four boys ages 12–14 were taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where they were initially listed in good condition, according to authorities.
  • The Chicago Fire Department reported nine people were transported for evaluation, noting eight were in good condition and one was in fair condition.
  • No one is in custody, and Area One detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the altercation and the discharge of the chemical.
  • The school principal said staff de-escalated the situation, notified CPS safety officials and police, and informed families of those affected.