Morning Edition: Patient opens fire inside ER of NorthShore Evanston hospital, injuring security guard

Last updated: June 7, 2025 7:33 am

Mujeeb Osman 9 months ago

Chicago – June 07, 2025

A patient opened fire inside a busy hospital emergency room in a northern Chicago suburb the night of June 5, striking a security guard, police reported.

The brazen shooting took place in the city of Evanston at the NorthShore Hospital as the shooting suspect, who police identified as a 28-year-old local man, became agitated toward a hospital worker while being admitted, Evanston Police Department Comd. Scott Sophier said in a news release.

The suspect, Sophier said, began shooting inside the ER of Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital .

Evanston is in Cook County, just over 15 miles north of downtown Chicago.

No other injuries were reported.

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With 26 years of journalism experience across Urdu and English newspapers, he has built a reputation for thoughtful, community-focused reporting. Mujeeb Osman previously served as the Chicago in-charge of The Muslim Observer, where he covered local, national, and international issues impacting diverse communities. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories. His work reflects a deep interest in immigration issues, public policy, and American politics, areas he has followed closely throughout his career. At Chicago Patriot News, he continues his commitment to delivering accurate, balanced, and compelling stories that illuminate the challenges and perspectives shaping today’s public discourse.