2 people shot inside Aurora Sinai hospital, suspect apprehended

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting inside Aurora Sinai Medical Center that happened early Monday, March 2 at around 2:15 a.m. The hospital is located on the corner of 12th and State.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reports that they already had deputies at the hospital for the unrelated transportation of an inmate. They say there was a response to the report of a person with a gun in the emergency room waiting area, with two victims being in the area.

A 40-year-old victim was shot and is being treated for a life-threatening gunshot injury, according to police. A second victim, a 38-year-old, was shot and is being treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Officers responded and apprehended a 37-year-old man in connection with the incident. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Aurora says it worked with law enforcement in response to the situation and that care is being provided for those affected.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or anonymous tips are welcome by calling Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips.

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