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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 Secures Campus

A hospital in Chicago was placed on lockdown following a shooting. Although two police officers were reported injured, authorities confirmed there was no active threat to patients and staff.

Source: AP1 min read
Shooting Incident at Chicago Hospital Secures Campus
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In brief

A hospital in Chicago experienced a shooting incident that led to a lockdown of the campus. The Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital reassured that all patients and staff were safe by midafternoon, and there was no ongoing threat in the area. The shooting, which took place around 11 a.m., resulted in injuries to two police officers. Further details from the Chicago Police Department were not available at the time of reporting.

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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