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CrimeA shooting incident at the Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago resulted in a lockdown of the campus, ensuring the safety of patients and staff, while two police officers were reported injured.

Shooting Incident at Chicago Hospital Prompts Lockdown

A shooting at the Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago resulted in a lockdown. Authorities reported no active threat by afternoon, ensuring the safety of patients and staff.

Source: AP1 min read
Shooting Incident at Chicago Hospital Prompts Lockdown
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In brief

A shooting incident at the Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago led to a lockdown on the campus. Occurring around 11 a.m., the event reportedly injured two police officers, though local news confirmed that by midafternoon, patients and staff were safe and no active threat remained. Despite multiple inquiries, the Chicago Police Department has not provided further details.

CHICAGO (AP) — A shooting at a hospital in Chicago has led to its campus being placed on lockdown. The Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital campus said Saturday that patients and staff at the health facility were safe and that by midafternoon there was no active threat. The shooting occurred at around 11 a.m. Local news reports said two police officers were injured. The Chicago Police Department did not respond to multiple requests for further information.

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