One Chicago Officer Killed, Second Critically Wounded In Swedish Hospital Shooting
A 38-year-old Chicago police officer was killed and a second officer critically wounded in a shooting Tuesday at Swedish Hospital, on the city's North Side.
Police say the slain officer was a 10-year veteran, and the critically wounded officer is a 57-year-old with 21 years on the force. The suspect was a prisoner brought to the hospital for observation after an arrest on suspicion of robbery, and he fled to a nearby home before SWAT took him into custody. Early reports said two officers were injured; authorities now confirm one death and a second officer in critical condition as first reported.
The episode traces back to the suspect's arrest and his being held at the hospital for observation. Police say officers encountered the suspect inside the facility, and a third firearm was later recovered, though investigators say it is unclear where that weapon came from and how the suspect accessed any guns (CBS News).
Initial coverage focused on two wounded officers and a suspect in custody, but later reporting clarified the death of one officer and the critical condition of the other while adding details about the suspect's custody status and the recovered third weapon. Hospital officials say no staff or patients were hurt and that the system is cooperating with investigators as the police probe continues (CBS News; Fox News).
đ Key Facts
- A 38-year-old Chicago police officer, a 10-year veteran, was killed and a 57-year-old officer, a 21-year veteran, was critically wounded and hospitalized, according to CBS News.
- The suspect was a prisoner who had been arrested on suspicion of robbery and was at Swedish Hospital for observation when the shooting occurred.
- After the shooting the suspect fled to a nearby home where SWAT surrounded the residence and later took him into custody.
- Police recovered a third firearm at the scene or afterward and said it was unclear where that weapon came from.
- Endeavor Health said no hospital staff or patients were injured and that the health system is cooperating with police.
- Ald. Andre Vasquez asked nearby residents to shelter in place during the incident.
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- Confirms that a 38-year-old Chicago police officer and 10-year veteran was killed in the shooting.
- States that a 57-year-old officer and 21-year veteran was critically wounded and hospitalized.
- Clarifies the suspect was a prisoner originally arrested on suspicion of robbery and at Swedish Hospital for observation.
- Details that the suspect fled to a nearby home after the shooting, where SWAT surrounded the residence and later took him into custody.
- Notes recovery of a third firearm, with police saying it is unclear where that weapon came from.
- Includes Endeavor Health's statement that no hospital staff or patients were injured and that the system is cooperating with police.
- Reports that Ald. Andre Vasquez asked nearby residents to shelter in place during the incident.