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Pregnant Mom, Son Attacked by Gang of Kids
19 Nov
Summary
- A pregnant mother and her nine-year-old son were hospitalized after a street attack.
- Video shows a mob of school-aged children viciously beating the pair.
- The mother has sickle cell anemia and the son had been bullied for two years.
A pregnant mother, Carshawnda Hatter, and her nine-year-old son were violently attacked by a group of school-aged children while walking home in Chicago. The assault, captured on video, showed the mob relentlessly beating Hatter and her son, who attempted to shield her. Both victims were hospitalized in critical condition.
Hatter, who suffers from sickle cell anemia, revealed that her son had endured bullying for more than two years, and she feels the school did not provide adequate protection. Community members gathered outside the elementary school, demanding accountability for the attackers.
Authorities have stated that the cause of the attack is unknown, and no arrests have been made. Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Brandon Johnson have condemned the violence, pledging support for the victims and coordination with city agencies to address the incident.
