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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 Leads to Lockdown

A shooting incident at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago caused a lockdown on the campus. Emergency services ensured that patients and staff were safe, with no active threat reported.

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

A shooting took place at around 11 a.m. at the Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago, prompting a lockdown of the campus. While two police officers were reported injured, hospital authorities confirmed that all patients and staff were safe and that there was no ongoing threat by midafternoon. The Chicago Police Department has not provided additional 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 indicated that two police officers sustained injuries during the incident. The Chicago Police Department did not respond to multiple requests for further information.}

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