Police Officer John Bartholomew

Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Police Officer John Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at Chicago’s Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital at approximately 10:50 a.m.

Around 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Officer Bartholomew and another officer transported a suspect accused of robbing a Family Dollar store to the Swedish hospital for observation. Nearly two hours later, the suspect obtained a gun and fired, striking both officers. The officers were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where Officer Bartholomew was pronounced later that afternoon; the second officer suffered severe injuries.

The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended shortly afterward and is in custody.

Officer Bartholomew had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years, assigned to the Albany Park (17th) District.

Source: ODMP

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27796-police-officer-john-bartholomew