Man accused of killing CPD officer, wounding another at Swedish Hospital wants to represent himself

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer told a judge on Tuesday that he wants to represent himself.

Alphanso Talley is charged in the late April shooting at Swedish Hospital.

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CPD Officer John Bartholomew was killed, and another officer was critically hurt.

The judge on Tuesday kept Talley's public defenders on the case and ordered a psychological evaluation to determine whether he is fit to represent himself.

Talley was also charged on Tuesday for refusing to provide a DNA sample when he was arrested. His next court date is July 15.

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