2 Chicago police officers shot at Ravenswood's Swedish Hospital; suspect in custody: alderman

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:58PM
2 cops shot at North Side hospital; campus on lockdown: alderpersons

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A suspect is in custody after two Chicago police officers were shot at a North Side hospital on Saturday morning, an alderman confirmed.

The shooting happened at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, located at 5140 North California Avenue in the city's Ravenswood neighborhood, according to statements from Alderpersons Andre Vasquez and Jim Gardiner.

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Endeavor Health said the shooting happened around 11 a.m. The hospital campus is on lockdown, and law enforcement officials are on the scene.

Vasquez said as of 12:10 p.m., a suspect is in custody. He also said one of the officers is in critical condition.

After the shooting, Endeavor Health issued a statement, saying it is not aware of any active threat at hospital, and its patients and team members are safe.

What led up to the shooting was not immediately clear.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information.

This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

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