One police officer was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The suspect, who was transported to the hospital for treatment while in custody, opened fire around 10:50 am, injuring two officers before fleeing and being apprehended.
Key Takeaways
One police officer was killed and another critically injured during a shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago. A suspect in custody was transported to the hospital for treatment before opening fire around 10:50 am, according to officials.
- One officer died; another is fighting for his life
- Suspect apprehended after fleeing hospital
- No patients or staff injured during incident
- Hospital on lockdown but no ongoing threat reported
The incident began when the suspect, not publicly identified but initially arrested on suspected robbery charges, was brought to the emergency department at about 9 a.m., as reported by both AP News and Fox News. He was wanded upon arrival and escorted by law enforcement officers. According to UPI, the suspect disarmed one of the officers before opening fire.
The deceased officer, identified as a 38-year-old with ten years of service, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second officer, a 57-year-old veteran with twenty-one years on the force, is in serious condition and fighting for his life, according to Fox News. Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed that no patients or hospital staff were injured during the shooting.
The hospital was placed on lockdown following the incident, but officials stated there was no ongoing threat. The suspect remains in custody, and a third weapon was recovered, though its location is unclear, per Fox News. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson described the day as 'a real difficult moment for our city,' calling on residents to pray for the officers' families.
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