Services Set For Fallen Chicago Police Officer At St. ...
Visitation and funeral services for the fallen CPD officer will be held May 7 and May 8 at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Edgewater.
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- John Bartholomew, a Chicago Police Department officer who was shot at Swedish Hospital on April 25, 2026, has had his visitation and funeral services scheduled and carried out in early May 2026. The visitation occurred May 6, and his funeral took place May 7, 2026, with funeral details reported by local outlets and community organizations.[1][2][3][4][8][9][10]
- The suspect in the incident, Alphanso Talley, has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the shooting, and the other officer involved, Officer Nelson Crespo, sustained injuries but was reported to be improving and in recovery at a medical facility.[2][3][4][1]
- Local reactions emphasized ongoing support for Bartholomew’s family and the CPD community, with officials noting the department’s commitment to honoring his service and sacrifice.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of events, or summarize what’s known about the investigation and current status of the case, with citations to the latest articles.