Overview
- Chicago police charged seven juveniles, ages 10 to 13, with battery after reviewing the November 17 incident.
- The attack occurred near 106th Street and Bensley Avenue by Orville T. Bright Elementary School in South Deering.
- The 33-year-old mother and her son were taken to Trinity Hospital in serious condition after being struck multiple times.
- All seven were released from custody and referred to counseling services, and their names were not disclosed because they are underage.
- City and school officials condemned the violence, coordinated added safety support and services, and community groups helped the family, including with relocation assistance.