AURORA, Ill. -- Aurora police 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.
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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.