Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was placed on temporary lockdown on August 8, 2024, following a false report of an active shooter on the premises. The swift and coordinated response by local authorities ensured the safety of both staff and patients, and the situation was resolved without incident.
The alarm was raised when a call was made to the 911 emergency dispatch center, reporting an active shooter at the medical center.
The call prompted an immediate and robust response from local law enforcement agencies, including the Green Bay Police Department and the Brown County Sheriff's Office.
Specialized units, including tactical teams, were deployed to the scene to assess the situation and secure the facility.
As the situation unfolded, the medical center went into lockdown, with staff following established emergency protocols to ensure the safety of everyone within the building.
Patients in various departments were moved to secure areas, and all entry and exit points were tightly controlled.
The lockdown also involved a comprehensive search of the facility to confirm that there were no threats present.
Authorities conducted a thorough investigation and quickly determined that the report was false. Initial findings suggest that the call was made as a result of a misunderstanding or a prank.
However, the seriousness of the report necessitated a full-scale response to ensure the safety of all individuals at the medical center.
Throughout the incident, the Green Bay Police Department and other responding agencies maintained open lines of communication with the public and the media, providing updates as the situation developed.
The medical center’s administration also worked closely with law enforcement to facilitate the response and to keep staff and patients informed.
Following the resolution of the lockdown, normal operations at Aurora BayCare Medical Center resumed.
The medical center issued a statement expressing gratitude to the responding agencies for their prompt action and commended the staff and patients for their cooperation and calm during the emergency.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and the effectiveness of coordinated emergency response efforts.
In the aftermath of the lockdown, the medical center is reviewing its emergency procedures and working with local authorities to assess and improve its response protocols to ensure the continued safety and security of its facilities.