Security Guard Shot at Evanston Hospital: Suspect in Custody

Evanston Hospital Shooting: Security Guard Shot, Suspect in Custody On Thursday, June 5, 2025, a security guard was shot inside the emergency room at Evanston Hospital in Illinois. The incident occurred around 8:00 PM, prompting a significant law enforcement response and a temporary lockdown of the hospital. The suspect, a 28-year-old man, was taken into custody. The security guard sustained non-life-threatening injuries. "I was going to park the car and my wife went inside, and I saw about four cops go through the emergency area and they—somebody said get away from the building because there's an active shooter," recounted David Kostal, a hospital visitor who witnessed the event. Kostal described the scene as "chaotic." Evanston Hospital released a statement confirming the shooting and assuring the public that the rest of the hospital is operating normally. The emergency room is currently on bypass. The hospital emphasized that the safety of patients and staff is their top priority. The investigation is ongoing.