She screamed his name as they dragged him across the pavement — her voice drowned out by the chaos. The attack happened just after dismissal near South Bensley and 106th Street, where a 33-year-old mother and her 9-year-old son were ambushed by a group of youths, some linked to Orville T. Bright Elementary. Videos show the boy trying to crawl away before being pulled back and kicked. Both suffered fractures and severe bruising and were rushed to Trinity Hospital. Despite clear footage, no arrests have been made as detectives study timestamps, clothing, and movements to identify the attackers.

Brutal After-School Ambush Leaves Mother and 9-Year-Old Son Hospitalized as Investigation Intensifies The screams barely cut through the chaos—**a mother shouting her son’s name**, her voice swallowed by the thundering footsteps of the crowd as they dragged him by the shoulders. What unfolded near the corner of **South Bensley Avenue and 106th Street**—just

minutes after school dismissal—was an attack so sudden and overwhelming that bystanders froze before scrambling to record the violence.The victims, a **33-year-old mother** and her **9-year-old son**, were walking home in a neighborhood familiar to families from **Orville T.Bright Elementary School** when a group of youths swarmed them.

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The attackers, some believed to be current or former students, descended without warning. Videos captured from multiple angles show the child attempting to crawl away, only to be yanked back by his hoodie and kicked repeatedly in the head, ribs, and back. His mother, desperately trying to shield him, was shoved, punched, and stomped as she screamed for help.

When first responders arrived, both victims were found with **fractures, deep bruising, and signs of severe trauma**, requiring emergency transport to **Trinity Hospital**. The boy, according to early reports, may also have suffered a concussion. The mother’s injuries include a broken wrist and multiple contusions.

Despite the **remarkably clear footage**—which quickly spread across social media and sparked community outrage—**no arrests have been made** as of yet. Detectives are painstakingly reviewing every video frame, analyzing details like timestamps, clothing identifiers, gait patterns, and even background conversations to confirm each assailant’s identity.

Chicago police say the investigation is complex because many participants appear to be minors, some wearing partial disguises, and others scattering within seconds after the attack.Community leaders are now calling for accountability, increased school-area patrols, and resources to address youth violence that continues to erupt in broad daylight—leaving families terrified and demanding justice.