By Leah Asmelash, Zoe Sottile, CNN

(CNN) — One Chicago police officer was fatally shot and another critically wounded Saturday by a robbery suspect they were escorting inside a hospital, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said Saturday.

It’s unclear how the suspect, who the hospital said was screened with a metal detection wand on entry and was escorted by law enforcement throughout the facility, was able to get a firearm. The superintendent said, “It’s still under investigation.”

The alleged shooter was able to flee the scene and reportedly entered a private home several blocks away, according to CNN affiliate WBBM.

Police and SWAT teams quickly surrounded the house and the suspect was taken into custody, according to WBBM. A “third weapon” was also recovered, Snelling said.

The officers were transferred to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center a few miles away, where one was pronounced dead and the other is “fighting for his life,” Snelling said.

The shooting took place at Endeavor Health’s Swedish Hospital, which was placed under lockdown. The campus remains closed “while law enforcement leads the investigation,” Endeavor Health stated. Patients and team members at the hospital are safe.

The incident began when the suspect was brought into the emergency department for treatment, according to Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. He was screened with a metal detection wand when he arrived and accompanied by law enforcement, a hospital spokesperson said.

Asked how the suspect obtained a firearm, the superintendent said, “I can’t get too deep into it.”

The suspect had been originally taken into custody for a suspected robbery, he added. He was transported to the hospital for “observation,” according to Snelling.

Authorities have not publicly identified the two officers, pending notification of their families. The officer killed was 38 years old and had spent 10 years with the department, while the officer injured is 57 years old and spent 21 years with the department, according to the superintendent.

Snelling decried “the senseless loss of life of an officer who is out attempting to protect the city.”

“These are the dangers of policing,” he said. “These officers know it, they understand it, but they still go out and they do it.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the shooting a “tragedy” and thanked Chicago police officers “for showing up every single day for the people of this city.”

This story has been updated with additional information.

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CNN’s Graham Hurley contributed to this report.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A Ventura County hat maker is taking his craft on the road in hopes of reaching new customers, as rising tariffs put pressure on his business.

At E & D Hat Company, owner Rick De Leon works with materials sourced from around the world — including Ukraine, Ecuador, Mexico, and Australia. But ongoing tariffs on some imports, particularly from Ecuador and Ukraine, are driving up costs and creating new challenges.

Despite the financial strain, De Leon says passing those costs onto customers isn’t something he’s willing to do.

“We don't want to impact our customers' experience,” he said. “Paying an extra $40 to $80 per hat — we’d rather sell more and balance it out that way.”

Instead of raising prices, De Leon is shifting his strategy. He’s brought his business to the Santa Barbara Fair at Earl Warren Showgrounds, aiming to tap into a broader audience — especially within the region’s strong equestrian and Western lifestyle community.

“There’s still a lot of activity here,” De Leon said. “Western lifestyle has evolved in a way where everyone wants to be a part of it, and we’re trying to tap into that. Along the coast, we’re very close to that Western vibe — being right by the beach and making cowboy hats.”

But De Leon says he’s offering more than just hats — he’s selling an experience.

Customers can customize their hats with dozens of accessories, from fabrics and colors to custom pins and design elements. The process includes personalized measurements and hands-on styling, all designed to create a memorable, immersive experience.

“We noticed there was this big open space for experiences that no one’s really providing,” he said. “Everyone is selling something, but no one’s selling an experience. Our goal was to offer a ‘wow’ effect — from the setup to how we interact with customers.”

Each hat is tailored to the individual, with options ranging from straw to wool materials. For fair events, De Leon focuses on those lighter, more accessible options rather than premium rabbit or beaver blends.

With a truck and trailer packed full of inventory, De Leon is hoping for a strong turnout.

“Our goal is to sell out,” he said.

E & D Hat Company will be at the Santa Barbara Fair through the end of next weekend, giving visitors the chance to design and create their own custom hat.

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Abigahil Padilla

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – En San Luis, Arizona, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación anunció el inicio de la temporada de verano 2026 con una amplia variedad de actividades dirigidas a toda la comunidad.

Durante una conferencia de prensa programada el dia de hoy jueves 23 de marzo a las 10:00 de la mañana, en el Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, autoridades municipales dieron a conocer los detalles de los programas que se desarrollarán en los próximos meses.

Entre las principales iniciativas destacan los campamentos de verano, la apertura de la alberca municipal y una serie de eventos culturales y recreativos diseñados para fomentar la convivencia familiar y el bienestar de los residentes.

Con esta presentación, las autoridades buscan iniciar oficialmente la cuenta regresiva hacia el verano, ofreciendo a la comunidad opciones accesibles de entretenimiento y desarrollo durante 2026.

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MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – Ante la gran cantidad de accidentes que ocurren en Mexicali, los cuales han sido protagonizados por jóvenes, como una forma de evitar más hechos donde se pierdan vidas, se preparan reformas al reglamento de transito municipal, donde contemplar retirar de circulación los autos modelo “infinitis” que sean modificados y que no tengan placas regulares, este jueves la alcaldesa, Norma Bustamante, adelantó que esta propuesta será presentada el próximo lunes.

“Yo mencioné Infiniti, pero no solamente eso, sino también vehículos que están siendo, es una moda, pues que están siendo utilizadas que les arreglan mis motores y los hacen sumamente peligrosos, y están siendo utilizados sobre todo por la juventud” declaró Norma Bustamante.

Señaló que incluso este mismo día se registro otro accidente en un vehículo de este modelo, hasta el momento se desconoce de que forma operará dicha reglamentación.

Hasta el lunes pasado en Mexicali se habían registrado 26 muertes a causa de accidentes de transito en este 2026.

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SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA) – La mañana de este 24 de abril se llevó a cabo una marcha ciudadana en San Luis Río Colorado, convocada bajo el lema #SoyPapáNoCriminal, con el objetivo de visibilizar el derecho de los padres a convivir con sus hijos y abrir el debate sobre los procesos legales en materia familiar.

La movilización inició alrededor de las 9:30 de la mañana en el parque ubicado en la avenida Guerrero y calle 34, frente a la comandancia municipal.

Desde ese punto, los participantes avanzaron de manera pacífica hasta el crucero de la avenida Zaragoza y calle 35, portando pancartas y vistiendo de blanco, como símbolo de unidad y carácter pacífico.

El contingente estuvo conformado por padres de familia, así como personas que se identifican con las problemáticas relacionadas con la custodia, la convivencia y denuncias en el ámbito familiar.

Durante el recorrido, los asistentes expresaron consignas como “Quiero ser un papá presente”, destacando su principal demanda: garantizar una participación activa en la vida de sus hijos.

De acuerdo con los organizadores, esta movilización forma parte de un movimiento más amplio presente en al menos 24 países, entre ellos México, España, Chile, Colombia, Perú y Uruguay.

La iniciativa busca dar visibilidad a casos de padres que aseguran haber sido separados injustamente de sus hijos o enfrentan denuncias que consideran falsas.

Los convocantes subrayaron que la marcha se desarrolló en un ambiente de respeto y sin incidentes, reiterando su intención de generar un espacio de expresión pública y promover una revisión del marco legal en materia familiar.

La jornada concluyó con un llamado a las autoridades y a la sociedad para escuchar las demandas del movimiento y avanzar hacia mecanismos que favorezcan la convivencia equitativa entre padres e hijos.

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