Two Chicago police officers wounded in shooting at Swedish Hospital; suspected gunman in custody
A gunman suspected of shooting two Chicago police officers Saturday morning at Swedish Hospital was taken into custody after fleeing into the Lincoln Square neighborhood and barricading himself inside a residence, according to sources and the local alderperson.
Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) said the shooting happened about 11:30 a.m. at the hospital, 5140 N. California Ave. Vasquez said there were “multiple shots fired and two officers shot, one in critical condition.”
Law enforcement sources said the shooter disarmed one of the officers before opening fire.
Chicago police haven’t released details about the shooting, including the injuries and conditions of the wounded officers.
The gunman ran from the hospital and hid in a nearby home, sources said. He taken into custody by 12:10 p.m., Vasquez said.
David Stevens, 22, who lives on Foster Avenue about a block from the hospital, said he was in his home when he saw squad cars rushing toward the building.
He said he walked toward the hospital and saw officers immediately begin to block off traffic.
About a dozen people were gathered near California and Foster avenues around 1 p.m., watching as tactical officers walked in and out of the hospital.
“I feel sorry for the police officers,” Stevens said. “I hope they and their families are OK.”
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Officers search on West Carmen Avenue for a gunman after a shooting Saturday at Swedish Hospital in Lincoln Square.
Victor Hilitski / For the Sun-Times
Chicago police officers walk to a property in the 2600 block of West Carmen Avenue.
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Officers approach a property in the 2600 block of West Carmen Avenue, after reports that a gunman had fled after shooting one or more officers at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Lincoln Square on Saturday.
Victor Hilitski/For the Sun-Times
