Crime & Safety
Safety Issues Exposed Surrounding South Side School After Viral Video Of Mother Attacked By Kids
A neighborhood that many barely knew about has now been at the center of the viral video that many have seen across the country.
Updated on: November 25, 2025
After a woman and her children were attacked by a group of kids in South Deering, many started to ask questions about what resources are available at the school that could have prevented the viral incident.
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Turns out, safety is a prime issue both in and outside of the school.
Nikki Patin, who used to live in Trumbull Park Homes, a Chicago Housing Authority complex, after seeing the viral video of the mother being attacked by a group of kids, like many, wondered where the resources are. She said her neighborhood is a place many don't know about.
