An 11-year-old girl was taken to a hospital after school Monday after three boys who are her classmates allegedly sexually assaulted her on the Near South Side.
It happened between 3:30 p.m. and 3:50 p.m., according to Chicago police, who said the girl was outside in the 2200 block of South Federal Street when three boys she knows approached her and sexually assaulted her before fleeing.
Paramedics were called to 55 W. Cermak Rd., National Teachers Academy elementary school, and the child was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, officials confirmed, but no further details were shared.
A representative for the Chicago Public Schools released a statement from the school’s principal, Teneka Brooks, which said they “received a report that members of our school community engaged improperly with another school community member outside of our school building shortly after dismissal today.”
“This reported improper engagement did not involve any adults,” according to the statement, sent to parents Monday. “Safety continues to be my top priority,” the principal said in the statement.
“If your child is aware of this matter and has voiced any concerns to you, please let us know so we can ensure their social-emotional needs are met,” the statement said.
The school notified police, the CPS Office of Safety and Security, and the CPS Office of Student Protections and Title IX, according to the statement.
Detectives are investigating.