Village of Oswego issued the following announcement on Feb. 17.
A statement from Oswego Village President Gail Johnson in support of the victims of Friday afternoon’s tragedy at the Henry Pratt Company:
Village of Oswego staff and officials are deeply saddened at the loss of life in yesterday’s mass shooting incident, which included the deaths of two of Oswego’s own residents.
This tragedy has not just hit close to home – it has left all of Oswego grieving alongside our neighbors.
Our thoughts are with the victims, and our condolences go out to our Oswego families, as well as to all the families who will be forever changed by yesterday’s events. Know that our support is with you.
Our gratitude also goes out to the first responders, especially our Oswego police officers who assisted at the scene and who will continue to offer their support to their brothers and sisters at the Aurora Police Department, and to all whose heroic actions saved lives yesterday. We wish the Aurora officers injured yesterday a full and speedy recovery.
Many wounds are unseen – for those physically injured, those who witnessed tragedy unfold, those who lost loved ones, and those first responders who rushed toward danger to help. When a brutal act of violence strikes so close, the sudden terror and its lasting ripple effects can affect everyone throughout an entire community. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed in this moment or anytime after, we encourage you to talk to someone who can help. Assistance is available through your medical professional and through the Kendall County Health Department.
In our darkest moments, we remain committed to continually promoting the safety, health and wellness of every person in order to help our community heal.
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