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Children's Wisconsin Hospital Campus Locked Down After Threat, Police Urge Public to Stay Away
Children's Wisconsin â Milwaukee Hospital Campus was placed under lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a threat was reported, Wauwatosa police said, asking patients, families, staff and community members to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
WAUWATOSA, Wis. â Children's Wisconsin â Milwaukee Hospital Campus, widely known as Children's Hospital, was placed under lockdown Wednesday afternoon after authorities received a threat, according to Wauwatosa police.
The lockdown began before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and Wauwatosa police officers were on the scene, the department said.
In a statement, police urged the public to stay clear of the campus while officers investigate. "We are asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues; this includes patients, families, staff not currently on campus, visitors, and community members," the department said. "Employees and staff are directed to check their internal communications for updates."
The nature and circumstances of the threat were not immediately clear. Authorities did not say whether anyone had been injured or whether a suspect was in custody.
The hospital campus is a regional pediatric care hub serving families across southeastern Wisconsin, and a lockdown there can affect patient care, visitor access and staff operations. Police did not provide a timeline for when the lockdown might be lifted.
This is a developing story. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wauwatosa police.