Woman sought protection order against Chicago hospital shooter 4 years ago

This individual was a coward and a punk. Juan Lopez had threatened women before Monday’s shooting at Mercy Hospital but he never faced criminal charges, according to a review of court records by WGN Investigates. Lopez’ ex-wife citied “constant infidelity and abuse” when she sought a dissolution of marriage roughly four years ago. “I fear that my safety is in jeopardy” the ex-wife said in a hand-written request for an emergency order of protection.  Police say Lopez showed up at Mercy Hospital Monday to confront Dr. Tamara O’Neal, who had broken-off an engagement with him.


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