Police officer killed, another injured in Chicago hospital shooting
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A Chicago police officer died and another was critically injured after a man in police custody opened fire on them at Swedish Hospital, where he was receiving treatment.
- The suspect fled the hospital after the shooting but was later detained, and a gun was recovered by police.
- The hospital campus was placed on lockdown, with patients and staff reported safe, and the suspect was confirmed to have been escorted and searched upon arrival.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson described the incident as a tragedy and announced mental health support services for police officers.
- The deceased officer was 38 years old with 10 years of service, and the injured officer was 57 with 21 years of service; their identities have not been released pending family notification.
