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NIU student, grad among dead in Aurora shooting

By WNIJ News

DEKALB — Northern Illinois University President Lisa Freeman notified staff through email that two of the people killed in a shooting at an Aurora industrial park have deep NIU connections.

NIU student Trevor Wehner was among those killed when Gary Martin opened fire at the Henry Pratt Co. Friday afternoon. According to the release, Friday was the first day of Wehner’s internship at the company.

2014 alumnus Clay Parks was also killed Friday. Parks graduated from the school’s College of Business and worked as a human resources manager at the company.

The Feb. 15, 2019 shooting came as the campus community marked the Feb. 14, 2008 mass shooting which claimed the lives of five students.

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,

It is with deep sadness that I write today to share that NIU student Trevor Wehner and alumnus Clay Parks were killed yesterday afternoon in the workplace shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, IL.  Trevor was from Sheridan, IL, and expected to graduate in May with a degree in Human Resource Management.  Friday was his first day as an intern at Henry Pratt.  Clay was a 2014 graduate of the College of Business and worked as a human resources manager.

Loss like this is devastating and senseless. I ask our university community to please keep the Wehner and Parks families, friends and communities in your hearts and offer them caring thoughts.

It’s important that we also support one another during this time of grief and sadness.  Please know that there are a variety of resources available to you.  Students seeking support can contact Counseling and Consultation Services 24-hours a day at 815-753-1206.  Our Division of Students Affairs staff is also available to provide assistance and support services. For faculty and staff, NIU offers support though our Employee Assistance Program.

NIU will provide an update with memorial information once available. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support or assistance if you need it.

Together Forward,

Dr. Lisa C. Freeman
President

Photo by Guy Stephens

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