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Police Clear Froedtert Hospital Sky Bridge After Package Found Harmless

ER access continued through alternate routes during the morning investigation.

Overview

  • Wauwatosa police responded around 9 a.m. to a report of a suspicious package on the hospital sky bridge.
  • Officers restricted access to the bridge and closed the parking walkway from the specialty clinics to the ER.
  • The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus remained open, with patients directed to the ER via ground-level routes.
  • Officials determined the item posed no threat and cleared the scene around noon.
  • The fire department briefly responded before leaving, and WISN sought further information from hospital and police officials.