The suspect was taken into custody after a manhunt, with authorities swarming the hospital
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1:40 pm. (4/25/2026)
Suspect in custody after shooting at Chicago hospital leaves 1 police officer dead, 1 critical
Around 10:45 a.m., two Chicago police officers were shot at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, located at 5140 N. California Ave. in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood.
Police took the suspect to the hospital to be checked out before going to jail for a separate offense before the shooting broke out, police sources told NBC Chicago.
One officer was later pronounced dead and the other was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, sources told NBC Chicago.
A manhunt for the suspect ensued, with authorities swarming the hospital and nearby area. Alderman Andre Vasquez to ask residents in the surrounding area to shelter in place amid the manhunt.
The suspect was taken into custody around noon, authorities said.
The alderman’s office said the incident was an active investigation and for those nearby to avoid the area.
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