CHICAGO — Authorities have released the identity of the Chicago police officer who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. The officer has been named as John Bartholomew.
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The unfortunate event unfolded on Saturday at approximately 11 a.m. at the address of 5140 North California Avenue, located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago.
According to CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling, the shooting resulted in the death of Officer Bartholomew, while another officer remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified Officer John Bartholomew, age 38, on Sunday morning.
Officer Bartholomew had dedicated a decade of service to the Chicago Police Department, officials reported.
The second officer involved, aged 57, who has been with the force for 21 years, is currently receiving medical treatment and continues to battle for survival at Illinois Masonic Hospital.
Superintendent Snelling confirmed both officers are from the 17th District.
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ABC7 was told a weapon was recovered when the suspect was taken into custody.
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Police officials say the man is a robbery suspect who officers had arrested and had brought to the hospital’s emergency room for some sort of treatment.
According to a statement posted on social media by Endeavor Health, the individual was “wanded upon arrival” and “was escorted by law enforcement at all times” as required by hospital safety protocols. But somehow the suspect was later able to shoot at officers and escape the hospital building.
The Endeavor Health statement goes on the say how the hospital is cooperating with the investigation and how their thoughts remain with the officers and their families.
The hospital says none of their staff or any patients were hurt as a result of incident.
Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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