Seven students from John B. Murphy Elementary School located in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood were hospitalized due to an accidental discharge of pepper spray at the premises, yesterday . The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) confirmed that all affected students were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic, Swedish Covenant, and Community First hospitals and are in good condition.
EMS PLAN one Murphy School 3539 Grace discharge of irritant ( pepper spray)
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 20, 2023
The exact chain of events leading to the incident, and the identity of individual responsible, remain unclear.
As cited by NBC Chicago, no severe injuries were reported.
