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One Chicago police officer killed, second wounded in shooting at North Side hospital

One Chicago police officer killed, second wounded in shooting at North Side hospital

Summary

One Chicago police officer died and a second was seriously hurt after a prisoner shot them inside Swedish Hospital. The suspect was caught after hiding in a nearby home.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened around 10:50 a.m. at Swedish Hospital in Chicago’s Lincoln Square area.
  • A 38-year-old officer with 10 years on the force was killed.
  • A 57-year-old officer with 21 years on the force was critically injured.
  • The suspect had been arrested for robbery and was at the hospital for observation.
  • The prisoner managed to get a gun and shot the officers before fleeing.
  • The suspect was caught after a standoff near the hospital.
  • A third gun was found, but it’s unclear where it came from.
  • No hospital staff or patients were hurt during the shooting.
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