(Chicago) – Five people were killed and multiple police officers wounded when a gunman opened fire in an industrial area on the outskirts of Chicago, police said.
“At this time, we have confirmed that five” people “are deceased,” said Kristen Ziman, the police chief in Aurora, Illinois — a small suburb 40 miles (65 kilometers) west of central Chicago.
The chief said multiple officers were wounded, including two of the first who entered the building in a manufacturing complex where the shooting occurred at approximately 1:28 pm (1928 GMT).
The gunman, who was killed, was identified as 45-year-old Gary Martin, believed to be an employee of the facility.
Police said they do not know the motive for the shooting.
Police with riot shields flooded the area and arrested the assailant. John Probst, who was in the building as the shooting began but was able to escape, told the local ABC TV affiliate that he recognized the gunman as a co-worker.
“What I saw was the guy running down the aisles with a pistol with a laser on it,” John Probst said. “We were just scared.”
“THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN APPREHENDED! The area is still on lock down!,” the city of Aurora said on social media.
Police urged people to avoid the area but offered no further details.
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