Aurora to find that 45-year-old Gary Martin had opened fire on fellow employees at the Henry Pratt Company after being terminated from the company. Five officers and several civilians were injured in the ensuing standoff, after which police entered the building and killed Martin. In total, the incident left six dead (including the gunman) and numerous others wounded. It was the first major shooting in the town's history. Local sights Sister cities Iguala, Mexico, since 2007 See also References External links Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Aurora, Illinois in the Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago 1834 establishments in Illinois Chicago metropolitan area Cities in Illinois Cities in DuPage County, Illinois Cities in Kane County, Illinois Cities in Kendall County, Illinois Cities in Will County, Illinois Populated places established in 1834 Majority-minority cities and towns in DuPage County, Illinois Majority-minority cities and towns in Kane County, Illinois Majority-minority cities and towns in Will County, Illinois