Man Shot at Milwaukee Hospital Still Alive, Family Says

Christopher Robinson Jr. was falsely reported deceased after being critically injured in a shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The family of Christopher Robinson Jr., who was critically injured in a shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, says he is still alive and on life support, despite being initially reported deceased by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Robinson was shot in the head while waiting in the emergency room for treatment of hip pain. The shooter was already present at the hospital before Robinson, his mother, and girlfriend arrived. The family is seeking legal action against the hospital over the lapse in security that led to the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in healthcare settings, which can have devastating consequences for patients seeking medical care. It also raises questions about hospital security protocols and the need for improved measures to protect vulnerable patients.

The details

According to the family's attorney, B'Ivory LaMarr, Robinson was shot in the head early Monday morning while waiting to be seen in the emergency room for hip pain. His mother, Eloise Robinson, witnessed the entire incident. The shooter was already present at the hospital before Robinson and his family arrived, around 10:30 pm. The shooting occurred around 2:15 am. The family will be seeking "injunctive relief" from the hospital over the lapse in security that led to the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred around 2:15 am on Monday, March 6, 2026.
  • Robinson and his family arrived at the hospital around 10:30 pm on Sunday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Christopher Robinson Jr.

A 40-year-old man who was critically injured in a shooting at Aurora Sinai Medical Center while waiting to be treated for hip pain.

Eloise Robinson

The mother of Christopher Robinson Jr., who witnessed the shooting incident at the hospital.

B'Ivory LaMarr

The attorney representing the Robinson family and providing updates on the case.

Aurora Sinai Medical Center

The hospital where the shooting incident occurred, which has acknowledged a lapse in security protocols and made changes to improve safety.

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office

The office that initially reported Christopher Robinson Jr. as deceased, before issuing a correction.

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What’s next

The family will be seeking 'injunctive relief' from the hospital over the lapse in security that led to the shooting incident. The suspect in the shooting is currently in custody but has not been charged.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for hospitals to prioritize patient safety and security, especially in emergency department settings where vulnerable individuals may be seeking care. The hospital's acknowledgment of the security lapse and its efforts to enhance screening procedures and security are a step in the right direction, but more work is needed to prevent such senseless acts of violence from occurring in healthcare facilities.