"Brave 11-Year-Old Dies Protecting Pregnant Mom from Ex-Convict in Tragic Stabbing"
TL;DR
An 11-year-old boy in Chicago was fatally stabbed while protecting his pregnant mother from her ex-boyfriend, who had been released from prison the day before the attack. The ex-boyfriend, Crosetti Brand, was arrested on charges including murder and attempted murder. The tragic incident has sparked community support for the surviving family, and raised concerns about the parole system and domestic violence.
Topics:nationcrime-domestic-violence#chicago#child-protection#crime-domestic-violence#domestic-violence#parole-system#stabbing
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- 11-year-old boy died protecting mom in domestic violence attack, officials say NBC Chicago
- Paroled convict fatally stabs 11-year-old boy, critically injures mother 1 day after being released Fox News
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