Chicago Police Officer Killed in Swedish Hospital Shooting

Chicago Police Officer Killed in Swedish Hospital Shooting

A shooting occurred inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago when a robbery suspect opened fire, resulting in the death of one Chicago police officer and critical injuries to another. The incident prompted a lockdown of the hospital as law enforcement responded to the scene. Following the shooting, the suspect was apprehended and taken into custody.

The deceased officer was identified as John Bartholomew. The event drew attention from city officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

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Chicago Police Department Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital Suspect (unnamed) Mayor Brandon Johnson

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Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital

Articles

April 26, 2026
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Chicago Police Officer Fatally Shot at Swedish Hospital; Suspect in Custody
Chicago Police Officer Fatally Shot at Swedish Hospital; Suspect in Custody

Block Club Chicago • 26 Apr 14:44

Officer John Bartholomew was killed and another officer critically injured when a robbery suspect opened fire at Swedish Hospital in Chicago.

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Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting
Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting

ABC7 Chicago • 26 Apr 12:00

A Chicago police officer was fatally shot, and another critically injured, by a suspect at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital; the suspect is in custody.

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Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting; Suspect in Custody
Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting; Suspect in Custody

Chicago Sun-Times • 26 Apr 01:32

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after a suspect opened fire at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital; the suspect has been apprehended.

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Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting
Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting

AP News • 26 Apr 00:26

A police officer was killed and another critically injured after a suspect in custody opened fire at a Chicago hospital; the suspect was later apprehended.

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April 25, 2026
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Chicago Hospital Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead, Another Critically Injured
Chicago Hospital Shooting Leaves One Officer Dead, Another Critically Injured

The New York Times • 25 Apr 19:17

A shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago resulted in the death of one police officer and critical injuries to another; the suspect is in custody.

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Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting
Chicago Police Officer Killed, Another Critically Injured in Hospital Shooting

NBC News • 25 Apr 18:55

A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after a suspect opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital; the suspect is in custody.

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