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live news video here;

Aurora police responding to reports of active shooter


"AURORA, Ill. – Police in Aurora are responding to reports of an active shooter Friday afternoon.

There is a heavy police presence in the area near Highland Avenue and Prairie Street in Aurora."

(specific location is the Henry Pratt Building)
 
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scanner link downstairs, reminder - nothing said there can be discussed here.
 
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FOX news just reported live that 4 officers have been shot and 3 civilians.

multiple victims already airlifted from the scene.
 
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Cody Alcorn on Twitter

ABC 7 Chicago saying multiple people wounded according to police in active shooter. Some people have been taken to hospital. #breaking #aurora
 
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4 Aurora cops, multiple civilians shot; shooter at large

"Four Aurora police officers and multiple civilians have been wounded and the suspected shooter is still at large in an industrial area near Prairie and Highland avenues, according to preliminary reports from the scene.

There are unconfirmed reports that at least one civilian is dead. Multiple victims are being airlifted to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove."
 
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4 City of Aurora police officers wounded

Multiple civilians wounded

Responsibility lays with local officials unless there is terrorist activity or federal crime (then, the FBI/ATF would step in).
 
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rbbm.
Henry Pratt Company Active Shooter In Aurora: Full Story & Must-See Details
SWAT and police were also responding to the water valve manufacturing company, Henry Pratt Company, which is reportedly the biggest of its kind in America.

All police command staff left their posts to be present at the scene.

Aurora Police confirmed the situation is ongoing. “We have an ongoing active shooter incident at 641 Archer Av. This is an ongoing active scene. We will provide more information once confirmed,” the police department tweeted. “This is an active scene. Please avoid the area.”
 
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There was some confusion in Colorado:

Aurora Police Dept on Twitter

THE #ACTIVESHOOTER IS IN AURORA ILLINOIS, NOT IN OUR AURORA COLORADO. We hope everyone will be okay, and the situation is resolved quickly for all involved. Please follow @AuroraPoliceIL for information on that incident.
 
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Mark Rivera ABC7 on Twitter

Witness John Probst says he saw the shooter - a coworker - who used a pistol with a laser. Probst ran from the building, heard shots and saw at least one person bleeding. @ABC7Chicago
 
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Oh Lord.
 
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FBI Chicago on Twitter

#Breaking @FBIChicago is aware of the events in Aurora, IL. #FBI agents have responded to assist local law enforcement. No further details at this time.
 
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per CNN live per Aurora Illinois Facebook page, working on link;

shooter apprehended.

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City of Aurora, IL, Government

"EMERGENCY UPDATE | 3 p.m.

THE SHOOTER HAS BEEN APPREHENDED! The area is still on lock down!

More information will be provided soon."
 

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