Police respond to report of gunshots at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; suspect in custody

WAUWATOSA, Wis. – Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin says it is currently on lockdown while police respond to a report of gunshots being fired.

The hospital said in a statement that it has implemented emergency protocols.

Witnesses who told WTMJ they were calling from inside the suburban Milwaukee hospital said a man was shot by police.

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin says a suspect is in custody. Wauwatosa police referred questions to the sheriff’s department.

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