Hospital Shooting: Cop Killer Faces Murder Charges

0:00A 26-year-old robbery suspect in Chicago is now facing murder and attempted murder charges after gunning down one police officer and critically wounding another right at the hospital where they took him for treatment. Alphanso Talley got pinched Saturday morning for an armed robbery, then officers brought him to Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital for a check-up. That's when he somehow got hold of a gun, shot 38-year-old officer John Bartholomew, a 10-year veteran who died just before 1 p.m. and hit, a second cop before bolting. Cops nabbed him less than two hours later. The wounded officer, a 57-year-old, with 21 years on the force, is still fighting for his life. Chicago police superintendent Larry Snellin called it a heartbreaking reminder of the risk officer's face every day, but said these charges marked the first step toward accountability. Talley has a rough history, including convictions last year for battery on a peace officer, and dealing in stolen cars, plus earlier robbery and gun, charges.

1:01Investigators recovered three weapons from the scene, though it's unclear how he got armed, despite the hospital saying they followed protocol with a, weapon scan on arrival. Talley heads to Cook County Court today for his first appearance, as the city mourns one hero and prays for the other's recovery. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the Story.