JERSEY CITY, June 16 A Jersey City woman walked into an elementary school on Tuesday and kidnapped the 11-year-old-son of her estranged boyfriend, taking the boy to her house, where she tried to strangle and beat him, the police said on Wednesday.
The woman, Gloria M. Sumter, 44, was later arrested and faces charges of kidnapping, child endangerment and assault. The child, who was not identified, was still being treated Wednesday night at the Jersey City Medical Center for injuries that included cuts to his legs and burst blood vessels in both eyes.
''He fought for his life,'' said Detective Cristino Felix, who with Officer Joseph Ferrante was the first to arrive at the woman's house.