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Chicago Hospital in Lockdown Amid Active Shooter
25 Apr
Summary
- Active shooter situation reported at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.
- At least two individuals sustained injuries in the incident.
- A significant police and emergency response is currently underway.
An active shooter incident prompted a significant police response at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The situation began around 11:30 am CT, with law enforcement arriving amid reports of an ongoing threat. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed that at least two individuals sustained injuries during the event.
Reports also indicated that at least one police officer was injured while responding to the active shooter situation. Residents in the vicinity shared videos depicting a large number of police and emergency vehicles converging on the hospital premises located in the 5000 block of North California Avenue. The area remains under heavy police presence as the situation develops.
