Wisconsin surgery center closes after threat — 3 insights

Aurora Surgical Center in Franklin, Wis. closed on May 17 after a woman called the facility threatening harm, Fox 6 reports.

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Here’s what you should know.

1. The police are investigating the case, but said they had a suspect in mind.

2. Employees and patients evacuated the center as a precaution.

3. The center reopened on May 17.

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