Chicago Police Officer Killed In Swedish Hospital Shooting Identified As John Bartholomew
Block Club Chicago • • general
Key Points:
- Chicago police officer John Bartholomew, 38, was killed Saturday after being shot by a robbery suspect at Swedish Hospital, where the suspect was receiving treatment.
- Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran assigned to the Albany Park District, was pronounced dead shortly before 1 p.m., while a second officer shot in the incident remains in critical condition.
- The suspect escaped the hospital after the shooting, prompting a SWAT response and manhunt, but was later apprehended near the hospital with a weapon recovered as evidence.
- Swedish Hospital reopened to the public Saturday afternoon, and police have asked for prayers for the officers' families, emphasizing the dangers faced by law enforcement.
- No charges have been announced as of Sunday morning, and investigations are ongoing.
