Swedish Hospital police shooting highlights critical security fail points
A shooting at Swedish Hospital in Chicago left one police officer dead and another wounded after a detainee, Alphanso Talley, pulled out a 10mm handgun. The incident highlights potential security failings when detainees arrive for treatment.
A shooting occurred at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago on Saturday, killing Chicago police officer John Bartholomew and wounding his partner. Alphanso Talley, 26, was accused of using a 10mm handgun to shoot the officers in a CT scan room. Talley was arrested earlier that day for a dollar store robbery and claimed to have swallowed drugs, prompting a hospital visit. Prosecutors say Talley concealed the gun from the moment he was arrested, and it was not found during the initial search by Chicago police officers. The hospital's security protocols were questioned as a wand used upon Talley's arrival should have detected the gun. Endeavor Health stated it is conducting a comprehensive review to improve patient and staff safety. The Illinois Department of Public Health is reviewing the incident as the state's hospital licensing agency.
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