Too bad dad was not there. This dad would have ensured it was the end of the bad guy.
Used to work very near there. That was a vacant lot that became a park. It is in a sketchy area near the downtown interchanges not too far from the City Union Mission and other “rescue” type facilities. Children should be safe anywhere and especially a park with a parent. However, I wouldn’t take a toddler there on a bet even with a handgun under my jacket.
I doubt there is a dad in this child’s life.
Dad... in that neighborhood?