Family Disputes Report of Aurora Sinai Shooting Victim's Death

Christopher Robinson Jr. remains on life support, attorney says, despite medical examiner's pronouncement.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The family of a man critically injured in a shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee says he is still alive and on life support, contradicting a report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office that he had died. The family's attorney is holding a news conference to address the discrepancy.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of accurate reporting around medical emergencies and the need for transparency from authorities when there are conflicting accounts of a patient's condition. It also raises questions about the medical examiner's procedures and the family's trust in the healthcare system.

The details

According to the family's attorney, B'Ivory LaMarr, Christopher Robinson Jr. is still on life support and with his family, despite the medical examiner's report stating he had been pronounced brain dead. The medical examiner's office has acknowledged making a mistake in its initial report. The family is now discussing whether to remove Robinson from life support, but has not yet made that decision.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:15 a.m. on March 2, 2026.
  • The medical examiner's office pronounced Robinson dead at 3:14 p.m. on March 2, 2026.
  • The family's attorney is holding a news conference on March 5, 2026 to address the discrepancy.

The players

Christopher Robinson Jr.

The victim of the Aurora Sinai Medical Center shooting who remains on life support, despite being pronounced dead by the medical examiner.

B'Ivory LaMarr

The attorney representing Christopher Robinson Jr.'s family and organizing the upcoming news conference.

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office

The office that initially reported Christopher Robinson Jr. had died, but has since acknowledged making a mistake in its initial report.

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What they’re saying

“He is still warm. He's not lucid, he's not awake. He is in an intensive care unit and on life support.”

— Tanya Wiley, Spokesperson for B'Ivory LaMarr (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

“I think that's absolutely cruel for that kind of rumor to be spreading.”

— B'Ivory LaMarr, Attorney for the Robinson family (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

What’s next

The family's attorney, B'Ivory LaMarr, is holding a news conference on March 5, 2026 to address the discrepancy between the medical examiner's report and the family's account of Christopher Robinson Jr.'s condition.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for clear and transparent communication between medical authorities and the public, especially in sensitive situations involving life-and-death decisions. It also underscores the importance of respecting patient privacy and allowing families to make informed decisions about their loved ones' care.