Evanston Hospital Shooting: ER Injuries & Security Guard Hurt – NBC Chicago
- A security guard at Endeavor Evanston Hospital sustained injuries Thursday night when a patient's gun went off inside the emergency room.
- when the Crisis Option Response Evanston Team (CARE) encountered a 28-year-old Evanston man near Taco Bell on the 1700 block of Sherman avenue.
- The man agreed to be evaluated by paramedics and was voluntarily transported to Evanston hospital, arriving at the emergency room around 7:35 p.m.
A security guard was injured in a shooting at Evanston Hospital’s ER after a patient’s gun discharged,triggering a brief lockdown. Police swiftly apprehended the suspect, and the security guard’s injuries are thankfully not life-threatening, according to initial reports. This incident at Evanston Hospital highlights growing anxieties around hospital security and the challenges of managing mental health crises within healthcare settings. News Directory 3 is following this developing story, wich began when the Crisis Option Response Evanston Team (CARE) encountered a 28-year-old man experiencing a mental health episode. Authorities are investigating, and more details will emerge about the circumstances. discover what’s next as the Evanston Police Department releases updates.
Shooting at Evanston Hospital: Security Guard Injured in ER Incident
Updated June 6, 2025
A security guard at Endeavor Evanston Hospital sustained injuries Thursday night when a patient’s gun went off inside the emergency room. Evanston police reported the incident led to a brief lockdown, and the suspect is now in custody. The incident highlights concerns about hospital security and mental health crisis response.
Police said the incident began around 7:26 p.m. when the Crisis Option Response Evanston Team (CARE) encountered a 28-year-old Evanston man near Taco Bell on the 1700 block of Sherman avenue. Authorities resolute he appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
The man agreed to be evaluated by paramedics and was voluntarily transported to Evanston hospital, arriving at the emergency room around 7:35 p.m. While nurses assisted with the intake procedure, the man became agitated. Hospital security entered the room, at which point the man allegedly lunged for his belongings, produced a handgun, and it discharged, according to police.
Police estimate that three to four shots were fired, striking a security officer. A nurse helped restrain the man until officers arrived. endeavor Hospital released a statement Friday confirming the patient was quickly apprehended and taken into custody. The hospital and emergency room are no longer under lockdown. The shooting raises questions about gun violence in healthcare settings.
Shooting at Evanston Hospital in the E.R. Offender in custody. One victim was struck by gunfire and suffered what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.
Large police presence in and around the hospital. There is no current threat to the public. Hospital on lockdown.
— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) June 6, 2025
According to police, the security guard’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening. No further details have been released regarding the incident or the patient involved.
What’s next
An investigation is ongoing. Further information will be released by the Evanston Police Department as it becomes available.