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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NBC Chicago
Fundraiser benefits Chicago police officer recovering from shooting (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Sep 18, 2026
NBC Chicago's feed description
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.
WGN Chicago
Wrigleyville fundraiser honors paralyzed Chicago police officer Nelson Crespo (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Sep 18, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
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.
ABC 7 Chicago
Wounded Chicago police officer makes 1st public appearance at fundraiser after hospital shooting (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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.