1 police officer killed, another wounded, in shooting at Chicago hospital, officials say
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Key Points:
- A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after a suspect in custody opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.
- The suspect, brought to the hospital for treatment and screened with weapon-detection tools, obtained a firearm around 11 a.m. and began shooting before fleeing.
- Two officers were shot; one died at the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition.
- The suspect was quickly apprehended, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
- The hospital confirmed no other patients or staff were harmed, the campus remains closed during the ongoing investigation.
