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Chicago Hospital Shooting Officer Killed Suspect Fired While in Custody Another Critical
International
Published on 26 April 2026
The gunfire erupted after the suspect was taken in custody
A Chicago police officer was killed and another critically injured after shots were fired at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, officials said. The suspect, not publicly identified, opened indiscriminate fire while already detained, prompting a hospital lockdown. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said officers moved the suspect before the violence erupted, and the injured officers are now receiving treatment.
- One officer died and another was critically injured
- The suspect fired while already in police custody
- Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital was locked down
- Police have not publicly identified the suspect
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