Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee said security staff involved in screening procedures before a March 2 shooting at the hospital are no longer employed following an internal review.
In a statement shared with Becker’s, the hospital said the review found the metal detector at the facility’s emergency department entrance was functioning properly, but a required 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 hospital said.
Aurora Sinai did not specify how many employees are no longer employed.
The hospital also said it has implemented additional security measures, including deploying a firearm detection K9 unit, enhancing screening procedures, providing additional training and increasing security personnel presence.
The shooting occurred around 2:15 a.m. and left two people injured, according to previous statements from Milwaukee police. Officers arrested Ronnell Dwayne Shaw Jr., 38, in connection with the incident. He was charged March 6 with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree recklessly endangering safety and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Milwaukee County court records.
One of the victims remains on life support after being shot in the head, and the other victim sustained a grazing wound, ABC affiliate WISN reported.
Editor’s note: This story was updated on March 10.
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