Battery and Assault in Progress at 653 East 131st Street

Summary: A female caller reported a battery just occurred at 653 East 131st Street, Chicago, Illinois, involving a male Black suspect wearing a red du-rag, white shirt, and black shorts who was allegedly hitting children. The situation escalated as the caller, Brianna Haywood, later reported being threatened by six or more neighbors banging on her apartment door. Multiple police units were dispatched to the scene due to reports of an assault in progress and unruly families. After a period of heightened activity and requests for additional units, officers on scene eventually advised that no more units were needed and issued a disregard.