A man opened fire at a plant in Illinois: 6 dead

February 15 at the plant in Aurora, Illinois, was fired. As a result of the incident, 6 people were killed, one of which is the shooter. Five police officers were injured, in addition, several other people who were present at the plant were injured. 6ABC. Police have not yet named the exact number of victims.

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Reports of an active shooter in the Henry Pratt Company were reported to the police around 13: 30, writes NBC News.

Amita Health / Presence Mercy Medical Center received at least three patients with gunshot wounds. Two of them remain in this hospital, the third victim was sent by helicopter to another medical facility. There is no information about their condition.

Two more patients receive help at the Rush Copley hospital, according to doctors, their injuries do not threaten their lives.

Law enforcement agencies are working at the scene, the area around the plant is cordoned off. The police said they found five dead inside the building.

The shooter, identified as Gary Martin, is also killed, but it is not yet clear whether he was shot by the police or he committed suicide. There is no other information about the action movie at the moment. Wounded by the police do not threaten their lives.

According to witnesses, they heard numerous shots in the factory area.

Henry Pratt Company is a large manufacturer of fittings and other industrial equipment owned by Mueller Water Products, Inc.

Near the factory is a school. Because of the shooting, she was temporarily closed at the entrance and exit; the police also arrived at the building to ensure the safety of the students.

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