MILWAUKEE — Aurora Sinai Medical Center is promising better security after a shooting Monday inside its emergency department left one man brain-dead and another injured.
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Attorney B'Ivory LaMarr is now representing the family of Christopher Robinson, the 40-year-old shot inside Aurora Sinai. LaMarr said Robinson is still alive but on life support. TMJ4 called the county medical examiner's office for clarification, and they said Robinson is brain-dead.
Watch: Aurora Sinai: handheld-wand screening missed before fatal shooting
In a statement released Thursday, the hospital said metal detectors were working as intended at the time of the shooting. After a person goes through the metal detector, a handheld wand screening is supposed to be conducted — but the hospital said that step was not followed.
"...a handheld wand screening was not conducted appropriately. This was in violation of our policy and the individuals responsible are no longer with the organization," the statement said.
LaMarr called the incident "preventable" and said changes need to be made to the health-care facility's security.
"This is a public risk. This is a public threat at this facility. And we want to make sure that this never happens again," LaMarr said.
Police say a 38-year-old was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
According to Aurora Sinai, security enhancements have been put in place, including deploying a K-9 firearm-detection unit, enhancing screening procedures, implementing additional training and increasing the presence of security personnel.
"We remain heartbroken by the incident in our emergency department lobby and our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and everyone affected, including our own dedicated care teams," the statement said.
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