Video shows woman dragging child by hair in Illinois, prompting police investigation

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
AURORA, Ill. -- Police in a Chicago suburb are investigating after a video posted on social media shows a woman dragging a 5-year-old child by his hair.

The incident occurred Monday inside the emergency room at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
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Police were alerted after cellphone of the video was posted on social media. Everyone involved has been identified by police.

In a Facebook statement, Aurora police said they are investigating the incident as a possible child abuse case.
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Police said Tuesday that the 5-year-old child and a 2-year-old are now staying with a relative.

No charges have been filed.
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