Edgewater Rallies to Honor Slain CPD Officer Bartholomew
TL;DR
Hundreds of officers, family and neighbors gathered along Sheridan Road in Edgewater for the funeral of CPD Officer John Bartholomew, fatally shot while guarding a robbery suspect at Swedish Hospital; the service featured bagpipes, a police honor guard, and emotional tributes from city leaders and Bartholomew’s brother as Chicago mourned and pledged to support his family and ongoing safety efforts.
- Hundreds Gather To Honor Slain Officer John Bartholomew, A 'Family Man' Who Loved His Job Block Club Chicago
- Swedish Hospital shooting: Hundreds pay respects at funeral, procession for fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew ABC7 Chicago
- Fallen Chicago police officer honored at funeral WGN-TV
- Road closures announced in Edgewater for Chicago police officer’s funeral services Chicago Sun-Times
- Street closures continue for funeral of CPD officer killed in hospital shooting NBC 5 Chicago
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