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Chicago police officer killed and another critically wounded in hospital shooting
Officer John Bartholomew, 38, was pronounced dead after the shooting on Saturday morning
A tragic shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, April 25, 2026, has left one police officer dead and another fighting for his life.
The incident occurred around 10:45am at Endeavour Health Swedish Hospital while officers were transporting an individual for medical observation before a scheduled jail booking.
Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Larry Snelling confirmed that during the transport, the suspect opened fire on the two officers before fleeing the building.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased officer as John Bartholomew, 38. His partner, a 57-year-old veteran with 21 years of service on the force, was critically wounded and is currently receiving treatment at Illinois Masonic Hospital.
"One was shot critically and was pronounced," Snelling stated during a press conference. "The second officer right now is fighting for his life... We ask that you keep the families of these officers in your prayers."
Following the shooting, a brief manhunt ensued, and the suspect was apprehended near the scene around noon.
Endeavour Health officials noted that while the suspect had been "wanded upon arrival" per safety protocols, he managed to fire shots and exit the facility.
No hospital staff or patients were harmed during the encounter, and the facility's lockdown was lifted by 2:00pm.
Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the city, calling it a "difficult moment" and reminding the public that officers "stand in the way of harm every single day."
