Police officer killed in Chicago hospital shooting identified, second officer in critical condition
Summary
A Chicago police officer, John Bartholomew, was fatally shot by a man while the man was being treated at a hospital in police custody. Another officer was seriously injured, and the suspect was later caught after escaping the hospital with a gun.Key Facts
- Officer John Bartholomew, 38 years old with 10 years on the force, died after being shot Saturday at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.
- A second officer, 57 years old with 21 years of service, was critically wounded and fighting for his life.
- The suspect was brought to the hospital for observation after being arrested for suspicion of robbery.
- The suspect escaped the hospital after shooting the officers but was later captured, and three weapons were recovered by police.
- The suspect had been searched with a security device ("wanded") when arriving at the hospital.
- Police have not explained how the suspect obtained a gun while in custody.
- A surveillance photo showed the suspect running naked with medical electrodes on his chest after the shooting.
- The hospital confirmed the suspect was escorted by police at all times before the shooting occurred.
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