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8 Students Hospitalized After Pepper Spray Released During Fight at Chicago High School

Area Two detectives opened an investigation into the student use of pepper spray on campus.

Overview

  • The fight inside South Shore International College Prep, reported around noon Tuesday, led to pepper spray spreading among students at 1955 E. 75th Street on the South Side.
  • Chicago police said a student released the spray during the altercation inside the building.
  • Police said ten students were exposed, and eight were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
  • The Chicago Fire Department said five people declined medical treatment at the scene.
  • Area Two detectives are investigating and have not released additional details.