Alphanso Talley, a 27-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, shot and killed Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew at Swedish Hospital in Chicago on Saturday. According to multiple reports, Talley was under arrest for an armed robbery that morning when he allegedly hid a gun under his hospital blanket and opened fire during a CT scan.
Key Takeaways
Alphanso Talley, 27, shot and killed Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew at Swedish Hospital on Saturday. Talley was under arrest for an armed robbery when he hid a gun under his blanket and opened fire during a CT scan. The suspect fled but was later caught with the same weapon.
- Alphanso Talley shot two officers, killing one and critically wounding another
- Suspect was on pretrial release for previous armed robbery charges
- Talley had multiple prior felony convictions including gun-related offenses
- Questions raised about Cook County's electronic monitoring system
The suspect fled the scene wearing only his hospital gown but was later found hiding under a nearby porch with the same weapon used in the shooting. Both officers were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where Bartholomew was pronounced dead. The surviving officer remained in critical condition as of Monday morning.
Talley had been on pretrial release for an April 2025 carjacking at the time of the shooting and had violated his electronic monitoring multiple times before the incident, according to CBS News. He was charged with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated battery, escape, and unlawful use of a weapon.
The shooting has sparked criticism of Cook County's electronic monitoring system and the judicial process that allowed Talley to be released despite his extensive criminal history. Chicago Fraternal Order of Police president John Catanzara called for accountability from judges and politicians regarding the SAFE-T Act, which he believes contributed to the incident.
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