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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