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Today, Chicago laid one of its own to rest. Rest easy, Officer Bartholomew.

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END OF WATCH.

Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, 38, a 10 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2026.

Officer Bartholomew and his partner were assigned to guard a prisoner at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital when the suspect, already in custody, opened fire.

Officer Bartholomew was fatally shot.
A second officer, a 21 year veteran, remains in critical condition and is fighting for his life.

The suspect fled the hospital after the shooting and was later taken back into custody. A weapon was recovered and the investigation remains ongoing.

I had the opportunity to photograph Officer Bartholomew during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Like so many others, he showed up and did the job without asking for recognition.

Now his watch has ended.

Pray for his family.
Pray for the officer still fighting.
And do not forget what it costs to wear the badge.

Rest easy, Officer Bartholomew.

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📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography by capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

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Standby doesn’t mean relaxed.

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📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography—capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

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Experience shows before a word is spoken.

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Photography + Videography | Keaghan B.

📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography—capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

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When the call comes, they’re already there.

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Photography + Videography | Keaghan B.

📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography—capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

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U.S. POSTAL INSPECTORS — 250 YEARS OF SHOWING UP.

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📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography—capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

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Rest easy, Randy.

Not every loss in this profession is a line of duty death, but that does not make it any less meaningful.

From everything I’ve heard, Randy was the kind of guy people genuinely loved being around. He had the kind of personality that made a lasting impact, not just because of the work he did, but because of who he was. He brought a lot of positivity with him, made people feel welcome, and left behind the kind of reputation that says everything about a person.

He made a real impact on Chicago PD, especially within the bike unit, and it is obvious he meant a lot to a lot of people. Some people are remembered for a title or a position. Others are remembered for the way they carried themselves and the effect they had on everyone around them. From everything being said, Randy was clearly that kind of person.

He will be missed, and his impact will not be forgotten.

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Photography + Videography | Keaghan B.

📸 About Me: I’m Keaghan, the one-man show behind Illinois Five-O. I specialize in law enforcement photography & videography—capturing officers, K9s, and the stories that deserve to be seen.

Gear I Use (No Gatekeeping):
• Canon R5 Mark II (Photo)
• Sony FX3 (Video)
• RF 50mm f/1.2 | EF 70-200mm f/2.8 (w/ adapter)
• Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sigma 135mm f/1.8
• (x2) Godox AD300Pro w/ QR-P90 softboxes

DM for gear questions or booking.