CHICAGO, IL — A Chicago police officer was killed and one was critically injured in a shooting at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on Saturday, according to officials and a report. A suspect is in custody.
In a department-wide message to police obtained by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said the officer was assigned to the Albany Park District. He was shot and killed while transporting the suspect inside the hospital.
“This officer gave his life to protect his fellow Chicagoans, and we will never let our city forget his sacrifice,” Snelling wrote.
Snelling did not identify the officers.
Alderman Jim Gardiner first confirmed the police officers were shot at the hospital located at 5145 N. California Ave. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m., Gardiner said.
Alderman Andre Vasquez said a second incident connected to the shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of West Winona Street. Details about that incident remain unclear.
A suspect was later taken into custody, Vasquez confirmed.
Around 12:15 p.m., Endeavor Health released a statement confirming the Swedish Hospital campus was closed.
"We are not aware of any active threat within the hospital and patients and team members at Swedish Hospital are safe," the company said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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