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St. Jude March Honors Fallen Chicago Officers After Hospital Shooting

Funeral plans plus a slight health gain mark the next steps for a grieving force.

Overview

  • The St. Jude Police Memorial March brought officers and Gold Star families to Michigan Avenue on Sunday to honor 608 fallen Chicago police members.
  • The remembrance carried fresh sorrow for Officer John Bartholomew, who was killed at Endeavor Swedish Hospital after a detainee allegedly pulled a gun while in custody.
  • Chicago police set visitation and funeral services for Bartholomew at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church later this week.
  • Officials identified the wounded partner as 58-year-old Nelson Crespo and said he has shown some improvement while still in critical condition.
  • Superintendent Larry Snelling praised officers’ service and urged the justice system to do better after suspect Alphanso Talley remained free when his electronic monitor went offline.