Aurora Mass Shooting: 6 Dead, Including Gunman, And 6 Officers Injured

February 15, 2019 at 8:40 pm

CHICAGO (CBS) — A gunman opened fire inside an Aurora manufacturing plant on Friday, killing five people and wounding six police officers. None of the victims have been identified yet. Authorities are providing an update at a 9 p.m. news conference.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Gary Martin, exchanged gunfire with police as soon as officers entered the 29,000 square-foot building around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15. He was killed by officers.

Martin was employed at the company, a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products. The Atlanta-based company manufactures water measurement products, according to its website.

In a statement released Friday night, the company said it was left “shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific tragedy.”

“Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones, the first responders, the Aurora community and the entire Mueller family during this extremely difficult time,” the statement reads. “Our entire focus is on the health and well-being of our colleagues, and we are committed to providing any and all support to them and their families.”

Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said police were notified about the shooting at 1:24 p.m. They arrived on the scene at 1:28 p.m. and were immediately fired upon.

Five officers were shot. A sixth suffered a knee injury.

Five civilians were killed. The names of the victims have not been released.

No motive for the shooting has been given.