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Coverage dated September 18, 2026

Wounded Chicago police officer makes 1st public appearance at fundraiser after hospital shooting

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

A Chicago police officer shot inside a North Side hospital made his first public appearance on Friday at a fundraiser. His partner was killed in the April shooting.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Fundraiser benefits Chicago police officer recovering from shooting (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Family, friends and supporters gathered at a fundraiser on Friday to support a Chicago police officer who was shot and seriously injured while on duty. Officer Nelson Crespo was critically injured in April when a man opened fire inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Wrigleyville fundraiser honors paralyzed Chicago police officer Nelson Crespo (opens WGN Chicago)

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    It was this past April when tragedy struck at Swedish Hospital. There, two Chicago police officers were shot while escorting an armed robbery suspect for a medical evaluation.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Wounded Chicago police officer makes 1st public appearance at fundraiser after hospital shooting (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    A Chicago police officer shot inside a North Side hospital made his first public appearance on Friday at a fundraiser. His partner was killed in the April shooting.