The seven-time felon accused of gunning down a Chicago police officer returned to court Wednesday to enter a plea in the fatal shooting. Alphanso Talley, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Department (CPD) Officer John Bartholomew, 28, inside an Illinois courtroom Wednesday morning.Bartholomew’s loved ones were in attendance at the arraignment, along with Talley’s mother and another member of his family who were seated in the front row. As Talley was escorted out of the courtroom, he yelled, "Go hug my momma," prompting another man to embrace his mother.CHICAGO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ID SUSPECT, ANNOUNCE CHARGES IN MURDER OF POLICE OFFICERAlphanso Talley was charged with murder after allegedly shooting two police officers.(Cook County Sheriff's Office)Immediately following the court appearance, a male individual was seen engaging in a spirited exchange with Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara Jr.
before he walked away.Fox News Digital reached out to Catanzara.Talley's public defender, Ryan Carlsen, said after the hearing that it was discussed in court that Talley is not receiving adequate health treatment.
Carlsen said Talley has documented mental health issues and bounced between foster homes during a difficult childhood.Prosecutors allege Talley fatally shot Bartholomew and gravely injured Officer Nelson Crespo at Swedish Hospital on Saturday, April 25.On the day of the alleged shooting, Talley was taken into custody just hours earlier in connection with a suspected armed robbery at a local Family Dollar, authorities previously said.Officials allege that he pistol-whipped a female employee inside the store before stealing her wallet and keys.CHICAGO OFFICER KILLED AT HOSPITAL BY SUSPECT WHO WAS FREE ON PRETRIAL RELEASE, PROSECUTORS ALLEGEJohn Bartholomew was shot and killed on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital in Chicago.
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