Chicago police officer killed in shooting at hospital identified; other officer critically hurt
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Key Points:
- Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, 38, was killed in a shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in the Ravenswood neighborhood, with another officer critically injured.
- The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. when officers brought a robbery suspect to the hospital for treatment; the suspect was initially secured but later managed to shoot at officers and escape the building.
- Officer Bartholomew had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years, and the injured officer has 21 years of service; both are from the 17th District.
- The hospital confirmed that the suspect was screened upon arrival and escorted by law enforcement as per safety protocols, and no hospital staff or patients were harmed during the incident.
- Authorities have taken the suspect into custody and recovered a weapon, with investigations ongoing; community leaders have expressed condolences to the fallen officer’s family.
