'She'd be dead': Witness describes vicious attack on South Side postal worker

CHICAGO - A postal worker was viciously attacked, reportedly by her ex-husband, in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood on Tuesday — in what police describe as a domestic-related incident.

The 55-year-old woman was beaten by a 53-year-old man around 11:44 a.m. near 53rd Street and Woodlawn Avenue while she was working in the area.

According to witnesses, the attacker repeatedly threatened to kill the woman during the assault. Tom Jacks, who witnessed the incident from about ten feet away, immediately dialed 911.

"I saw him, and he had his arm around her neck, like in a chokehold. She kept trying to push him away, but he kept grabbing her," Jacks said.

The incident occurred at Kimbark Plaza, where several men intervened, restraining the attacker until police arrived.

"If people hadn’t intervened, she’d be dead," Jacks added.

Despite the severity of the attack, the postal worker refused medical treatment. Witnesses say she was concerned about leaving her mail truck unattended, fearing it could jeopardize her job.

The incident is part of a troubling pattern of recent attacks on postal workers, raising concerns about their safety.

"I don’t care if it’s domestic or not," said Jacks. "They need much better security."

The Chicago Police Department confirmed that the suspect is in custody, and Area One detectives are continuing their investigation.