Suspect Alphanso Talley, 26, was under police custody for a robbery when he allegedly pulled a gun from under a hospital blanket and opened fire.
Users have expressed shock at how a suspect in custody was able to smuggle a weapon into a medical facility despite "wanding" protocols. Wider Violence Trends in 2026 chicago-shooting-videos-reddit
The shooting killed Officer John Bartholomew , a 10-year veteran, and left a second 57-year-old officer in critical condition. Suspect Alphanso Talley, 26, was under police custody
After a period of decline in 2025, early 2026 has seen a slight "tick up" in violent incidents, driving increased traffic to subreddits like r/masskillers . Suspect Alphanso Talley