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Chicago hospital shooting: Medical staff and policeman among four dead Chicago hospital shooting: Doctor, pharmacist and policeman killed
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Four people have died in a shooting at a Chicago hospital, including two female members of staff and a police officer, and the gunman himself. A doctor, a newly graduated pharmacist and a police officer were killed after a gunman opened fire at a hospital in Chicago, police say.
The two women killed were a doctor and a pharmaceutical assistant, Mayor Rahm Emanuel confirmed. The gunman was seen arguing with the doctor, Tamara O'Neal, who he had been in a relationship with, before shooting her and turning his gun on others.
A police spokesman said the gunman had died in an exchange of shots, but it is not clear if he took his own life. The shooter, who has not been named, also died but it is not clear if he was killed by police or took his own life.
A second officer avoided injury after a bullet fired in his direction became lodged in his gun, police say. Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the attack "tears at the soul of our city".
Officials say the gunman appeared to target a woman with whom he was in a relationship but they do not suggest a motive. "It is the face and a consequence of evil," he said, adding that the three victims were "all going about their day, all doing what they loved".
"Chicago lost a doctor, pharmaceutical assistant and a police officer, all going about their day, all doing what they love," said Mr Emanuel. "This tears at the soul of our city. It is the face and the consequence of evil."
What happened?What happened?
The incident occurred at Chicago's Mercy Hospital at about 15:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Monday. The shootings began with a row in the Mercy Hospital car park between the gunman and Ms O'Neal at about 15:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Monday.
Police say it started with a row in the car park between people who knew each other. When a friend of the doctor's tried to intervene "the offender lifted up his shirt and displayed a handgun," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said.
The gunman first shot the woman he apparently knew and then headed inside the building, closely followed by several police officers. More shots were fired, apparently at random. As the friend ran for help, gunfire broke out, according to the Associated Press. One witness, James Gray, told reporters he saw Ms O'Neal fall to the ground and then the gunman "stood over her and shot her three more times".
Mercy Hospital was quickly evacuated during the incident as armed police descended on the scene. When police arrived, the gunman then moved into the hospital - shooting at random and killing pharmacist Dayna Less who was getting off an escalator at the time.
The hospital later confirmed that police were able to secure the area, ensuring the safety of dozens of patients. In an exchange of fire with the gunman, police officer Samuel Jimenez was killed. A second police officer avoided injury after a bullet fired in his direction became lodged in his gun in his holster.
Other images from the scene showed people rushing outside the facility, including some staff in uniform. What more do we know of the victims?
What do we know of the victims? Tamara O'Neal was an emergency physician at Mercy Hospital on Chicago's South Side. Dr Patrick Connor, director of the hospital's emergency department, said she had been "dedicated to caring for her community - a wonderful individual".
US media named the doctor killed as Tamara O'Neal. Police said the gunman had been in a domestic relationship with Ms O'Neal and media reports say he was her ex-fiance but this has not been confirmed.
Police confirmed that an officer named Samuel Jimenez had died in hospital of his injuries. Dr Connor also paid tribute to 25-year-old Dayna Less, saying she had joined the hospital in July as a first year pharmacy resident and was a recent graduate of Purdue University.
"Those officers who responded today saved a lot of lives," said Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. Police officer Samuel Jimenez was a 28-year-old married father. "We cannot thank him enough for his courage and bravery today," Dr Connor said.
"A woman who got off the elevator, she did nothing and he just shot her. We just don't know how much damage he was prepared to do."
How did the second police officer survive?
The officer who was shot at but escaped injury during the incident shared images of a bullet embedded in the side of his gun, Chicago news broadcaster ABC7 reported.The officer who was shot at but escaped injury during the incident shared images of a bullet embedded in the side of his gun, Chicago news broadcaster ABC7 reported.
How big a problem is gun violence in America?How big a problem is gun violence in America?
At least two other deadly shootings were reported on Monday:At least two other deadly shootings were reported on Monday:
US medical professionals recently became involved in an online campaign protesting against gun violence.US medical professionals recently became involved in an online campaign protesting against gun violence.
The hashtag #ThisIsOurLane was used by doctors in response to a tweet from America's powerful pro-gun group, the National Rifle Association (NRA), that suggested anti-gun doctors should "stay in their lane" after high-profile shootings.The hashtag #ThisIsOurLane was used by doctors in response to a tweet from America's powerful pro-gun group, the National Rifle Association (NRA), that suggested anti-gun doctors should "stay in their lane" after high-profile shootings.
Some doctors rebuked the assertion - sharing emotional stories and blood-splattered photographs of their treatment of gun violence victims.Some doctors rebuked the assertion - sharing emotional stories and blood-splattered photographs of their treatment of gun violence victims.
Almost 13,000 people have been killed by guns so far this year in the US, according to data compiled tracking website Gun Violence Archive.Almost 13,000 people have been killed by guns so far this year in the US, according to data compiled tracking website Gun Violence Archive.
They say another 25,000 have been injured and more than 250 police officers have been shot on duty.They say another 25,000 have been injured and more than 250 police officers have been shot on duty.
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