Police Officer John Bartholomew, age 38

Lost to gun violence on April 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

Police Officer Bartholomew had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years & was assigned to the Albany Park (17th) District. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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News sources:

Apr 26: Block Club Chicago: Chicago Police Officer Killed In Swedish Hospital Shooting Identified As John Bartholomew
Apr 26: Chicago Tribune: Chicago police officer fatally shot at Swedish Hospital identified as John Bartholomew
ABC7 Chicago: Chicago police officer killed in shooting at hospital identified; other officer critically hurt
Police Officer John Bartholomew, Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Apr 26: Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago police officer who was fatally shot is identified as John Bartholomew
Apr 25: Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago police officer dead, another critically wounded in shooting at Swedish Hospital; suspect in custody
CWB Chicago: Extra gun recovered after prisoner shoots two CPD officers at North Side hospital, killing one - CWB Chicago
NBC Chicago: Suspect in custody after shooting at Chicago hospital leaves 1 police officer dead, 1 in critical
One Chicago police officer killed, second wounded in shooting at Swedish Hospital on North Side
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