Death by Cop  2026

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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/25/2026

Location : 5145 N California Ave

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer killed during prisoner transport shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/25/2026, Chicago police transported a detained individual to Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital for medical treatment. While under police custody inside the hospital, the individual obtained a firearm and opened fire on two officers escorting him. The shooting critically wounded both officers. One officer later died from his injuries. The individual fled the hospital following the shooting. Police conducted a search and took the individual back into custody. Authorities locked down the hospital during the incident while officers secured the area and ensured no patients or staff were harmed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wndu.com/2026/04/25/2-officers-injured-shooting-that-led-lockdown-chicago-hospital/