Alphanso Talley, a 27-year-old man with a criminal history, appeared in court on June 10, 2026, to enter a not guilty plea to charges related to the shooting death of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew. The incident occurred in a hospital on April 25, where Talley is accused of fatally shooting Bartholomew and injuring another officer, Nelson Crespo. Talley was taken into custody earlier that day for an alleged armed robbery at a Family Dollar store. During the court proceedings, Talley's public defender stated that he has mental health issues and has not received adequate treatment. Following the shooting, Talley reportedly attempted to escape custody by retrieving a firearm from his hospital room. He remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court for a discovery hearing on June 25.
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Suspect in Chicago officer's killing enters not guilty plea in court
Alphanso Talley, accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, pleaded not guilty in court on June 10, 2026. Talley, who has a history of felony convictions, is also facing charges related to an armed robbery that occurred on the same day as the shooting. He is set to return to court for a discovery hearing on June 25.
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