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Victim Dies After Aurora Sinai ER Lobby Shooting in Milwaukee as Suspect Is Held

Police have a 38-year-old in custody with charges expected to be upgraded.

Overview

  • The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 40-year-old Christopher M. Robinson Jr., who died at Froedtert Hospital.
  • A second victim, 38, is expected to survive, and survivor Sharone Wrencher described a graze wound sustained while waiting in the lobby after discharge.
  • The gunfire erupted around 2:15 a.m. Monday in the hospital’s waiting area near 12th and State Street, just north of Marquette University.
  • Police booking records show the man in custody was initially accused of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, with an upgrade to the charges anticipated.
  • Aurora Sinai said care continues for those affected and there is no ongoing public risk, noting metal detectors at the main entrance and emergency department.