4th of July Turned Deadly in Highland Park Shooting
The July 4th parade in Highland Park turned deadly after shots were fired into the crowd by two men dressed in all black, police reported on Sunday night. The two assailants fled on foot immediately after firing three or four shots, but no suspects have been identified as of yet. At least one person was killed and two others wounded in the shooting, which reportedly took place after the annual Fourth of July celebration and parade had ended.
The Shooting was unknown
The shooter has not been apprehended and is still at large. This senseless act of violence has left the community reeling. Many people are afraid to come forward with information, for fear of retaliation. The police are asking for anyone with information to come forward so that they can bring the shooter to justice.Highland Park
Several victims were shot
At least four people were shot and wounded at a 4th of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, authorities said.Highland Park
No suspects were in custody
The annual 4th of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park was marred by violence when a shooting occurred, leaving one person dead and several others wounded. No suspects were in custody as of late Wednesday night, and police were still investigating the motive for the attack. This tragic incident highlights the need for increased security at public events, especially those that attract large crowds.
Reports noted there could be more victims
On a day that’s typically filled with barbecues and fireworks, residents of Highland Park, Illinois, were instead met with tragedy. A shooting at a 4th of July parade left one person dead and multiple others injured, according to reports.Highland Park
Mayor Joe Mok said the incident appeared isolated
The 4th of July is supposed to be a day of celebration, but for the suburb of Highland Park, it turned deadly when a shooting occurred at their annual parade. Mayor Joe Mok said the incident appeared isolated, but that doesn’t make it any less tragic. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.Highland Park
People expressed shock and disbelief on social media
The 4th of July is typically a time for barbecues, fireworks, and spending time with family and friends. But this year, the holiday was marked by tragedy in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. A shooting at a local parade left one person dead and several others injured.
High country PARK, Ill. – Six individuals were killed and around 24 injured as gunfire and tumult broke a Fourth of July march in this rich Chicago suburb, police said.
The shooter – portrayed as a white male with dull hair, 18 to 20 years of age – was currently at large, and occupants were cautioned to protect the setup. Video from the scene shows scores of individuals quickly making tracks as the music keeps on playing minutes after the occasion started at 10 a.m. nearby time.
“Our people group was threatened by a demonstration of viciousness that has profoundly impacted us,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said at a news gathering.
Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the shooter started shooting from a housetop. A rifle was recuperated at the scene, however the suspect ought to in any case be viewed as outfitted and perilous, Covelli said.
“We’re requesting that everyone stay inside,” Covelli said. “Remain careful at this moment.”
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., said he and staff members were gathering toward the beginning of the motorcade while the shooting began. All are protected, he said.
“My sympathies to the family and friends and family; my requests for the harmed and my local area; and my obligation to give my very best for making our youngsters, our towns, our country more secure,” he tweeted. “That’s it!”Highland Park
Alarms cried on the 88-degree, cloudy day as policing went by private roads and inhabitants stood tensely on carports and walkways. Clothing stores, cafés, and gift shops line the tree-concealed, block walkway road driving into the focal point of the town, where an enormous American banner waves above alert tape and columns of squad cars.
Deserted folding chairs, carts, and bicycles were dispersed along the motorcade course. Inquisitive inhabitants strolled along the walkways as officials with rifles stand along the edges of a recreation area downtown.
Manuel Rangel, 28, said he saw many individuals taking off past his home, away from the procession region downtown.
“They looked terrified. They were overreacting,” he told USA TODAY. “You never see those things here. It’s a tranquil spot.”
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Emir Gomez, 41, remained external his folks’ home opposite the fire station as alarms proceeded to blast and a helicopter soared over. He said he was visiting his folks for the procession and was situated close to the furthest limit of the motorcade.
“It’s a custom that we do consistently,” he said. “We saw two cop vehicles head down the contrary path, which was surprising. We saw individuals running. There were conveying what they could.
Debbie Glickman, a Highland Park occupant, told the Associated Press she was on a procession float with colleagues, and the gathering was ready to turn onto the primary course when she saw individuals taking off from the area.Highland Park
“Individuals began saying, ‘There’s a shooter, there’s a shooter, there a shooter,'” Glickman said. “So we recently ran. We recently ran. It resembles mass mayhem down there.”
Good country Park is around 25 miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan. The Village of Deerfield, three miles west of Highland Park, tweeted that “because of a shooting in Highland Park, Family Days exercises at Jewett Park have been cleared and the procession is dropped. If it’s not too much trouble, share that the motorcade exercises are dropped with your loved ones.”
