At Least 5 Killed in Shooting at Fourth of July Parade in Chicago Suburb
thewrap.comNBC Chicago. “This is an active incident. All individuals are advised to shelter in place. Law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect; evidence of a firearm has been recovered.” “Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park.
16 people have been transferred to the hospital; 5 individuals are confirmed deceased,” the statement continued. CNN later reported six people had been killed.In response to the shooting, nearby towns in Illinois including Northbrook and Evanston have cancelled their July 4 festivities.
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Lynn Sweet was at the parade and shared a video of shots breaking out during the parade and attendees frantically fleeing the scene.
My video.. I was at #Highland Park parade.. Terrified people fleeing July 4th parade when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/DSe0NJOuemAccording to the Gun Violence Archive, the Highland Park shooting is the 308th mass shooting in the United States this year, a list that includes a shooting in Uvalde, Texas that resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two adults and a shooting livestreamed online at a grocery store in a Black neighborhood Buffalo.
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