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February 18, 2019

Aurora, IL Gunman Kills 5, Injures 6 After Being Terminated
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In Aurora, Illinois, a gunman went on a shooting spree Friday, killing
five and wounding six others. Forty-five-year-old Gary Martin opened
fire on his co-workers at water valve manufacturer Henry Pratt Co. after
learning of his termination. The gunman, who was later killed by police
fire, had worked at the company for 15 years. Martin had previously been
convicted and served time for violence against a former girlfriend,
including hitting her with a baseball bat and stabbing her with a knife.
Police say Martin's Smith & Wesson handgun was not legally obtained but
that he did manage to obtain a firearm owner ID card despite having a
felony record.


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