Police officer, two employees killed in Chicago hospital shooting

A police officer, a doctor and a pharmaceutical assistant were killed after a Monday afternoon shooting at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in statements.

The shooting was a domestic incident, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson said. The gunman’s first victim was a woman he had previously had a relationship with, Johnson said.

The gunman also died, though it is unclear whether he died from police gunfire or a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Johnson said.

Chicago Police identified the deceased officer as Samuel Jimenez, a father of three. He joined the force in February 2017 and recently completed probationary training, becoming a full-fledged officer, Johnson said. A procession was held for him Monday night.