Chicago police officer fatally shot at Swedish Hospital identified as John Bartholomew
Chicago Tribune
Last updated: April 27, 2026
This article reports on the fatal shooting of Chicago police officer John Bartholomew at a North Side hospital. The incident occurred on a Saturday morning, and his identity was confirmed by the Cook County medical examiner's office. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting and Bartholomew's background are provided.
- Police officer John Bartholomew, 38, was killed in a shooting incident at a North Side hospital. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed his identity. Bartholomew had been with the Chicago Police Department for 12 years, serving in various roles including patrol and as a detective in the Narcotics Division. Prior to joining the police force, he served in the U.S. Army for six years, achieving the rank of sergeant and serving in Afghanistan. He received an honorable discharge. The incident at the hospital involved Bartholomew being shot by another officer during an altercation. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with the Independent Police Oversight Agency leading the inquiry. Bartholomew is survived by his parents and siblings.
