Shot in Illinois: A man killed five people and was shot dead by police

Five people were killed and five others wounded this Friday during a shootout in the Henry Pratt company in Aurora, Illinois., West of Chicago.

According to information provided by the authorities at a press conference, five Civilians were killed and five police officers were injured when they learned of an active shooter's report on the scene. "At this moment we confirmed the death of five victims"said Kristen Ziman, the chief of police in Aurora.

In addition, the authorities indicated that the The shooter had been killed, and they identified it as Gary Martin, about 45 years old and factory employee.

The episode forced the closure of the industrial area near the Prairies and Highlands avenues for over an hour.

President Donald Trump spoke about the episode Friday afternoon in a message posted on his Twitter social networkin which he congratulated the Aurora authorities and offered his condolences to the victims and their families. "America is with you!", He finished his message.

Authorities cordoned off the area and called on the community not to leave their homes until the situation is controlled.

John Probst, an employee of the factory, said ABC Chicago What saw a colleague carry a rifle with a laser sight and heard several shots before going out to the back of the building. "One of the guys who was in the office said that this person was shooting and that he came running with enough blood," he said.

SWAT teams from all suburbs have been called upon to collaborate with local forces.

"The Henry Pratt Company" is one of the The largest manufacturers of North American valves for drinking water, wastewater, energy production and industrial markets.

Aurora has some 200,000 inhabitants and is located about 61 kilometers west of Chicago.