At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, and officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said Monday.

Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill, the incident commander on scene, urged people to shelter in place as authorities search for the suspect, described as a white male wearing a white or blue T-shirt.

Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference that the gunman apparently opened fire on parade-goers from a rooftop using a rifle that was recovered at the scene. He didn’t know which building.

Covelli said police believe there was only one shooter and warned that he should still be considered armed and dangerous.

Police have not released any details about the victims or wounded.

The parade began around 10 a.m. but it was suddenly halted about 10 minutes later after shots were fired. Hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fled the parade route, leaving behind chairs, baby strollers, plush toys, bicycles and blankets.

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My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park. State police are on the scene and we have made all state resources available to the community. We will continue working with local officials to help those affected.

Jay Robert Pritzker (Governor of Illinois)

We are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. STAY OUT OF THE AREA - allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Highland Park, Illinois Police say suspect is a white male 18-20 years old, longer black hair, small build, wearing a white or blue t-shirt. Firearm recovered from the scene.

SUMMARY: 4TH OF JULY ATTACK
- Highland Park, Illinois
- During 4th of July parade
- Suspect opened fire on public
- May have fired from rooftop
- At least 30 victims. 6 dead, 19 hospitalized, others injured
- Suspect not yet in custody
- Believed to be white, male, 18-20
- Motive unknown

People fleeing for cover

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBmz8xz0rDo

US public shootings - the only reason I am in the UK and not in USA.

These shootings don pass be careful.

A little boy whose parents fled the scene, was helped by strangers. Still searching for his parents!

Normal level…..

When religious and political leaders ask Nigerians to arm themselves, they should remember that those who made such decisions in their countries are paying darely for it.

Savage Society.....

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Democracy!

One of U.S biggest challenge is gun violence. That's one of the disadvantages of legalising use of guns.

Because psychopaths go also see money buy am.

Wahala worldwide.
Terrorists everywhere.
End time problem.

What is happening

Wtf

United States again??

Since Biden became president, they have been sliding down the ladder.

This is why i am not going to the fireworks or any parade tonight. I have said it and will keep saying it, as the economy dwindles, so will the shootings increase. This just explains what the US society has become. No be me una go use do stats.

This is the most boring celebration i have witnessed since i have been here. Normally, people start shooting fireworks from July 1. This year is very quiet.

UPDATE:

I talk am, another shooting in Philadelphia. 2 officers shot.

Ok

Hmmm. While others are celebrating National freedom, he is celebrating gun freedom

We had ours here in Canada July 1st and everything was peaceful o. Na wa for this US.

They will attribute this action to depression instead of cowardice.Gun laws should be looked into.
One coke head will just misbehave & kill people anyhow.

America is a great nation but they are not right about everything.
Even Russia has better gun control than America

Gun laws need to be more rigorous

Sigh... Too many guns in idle and psychotic hands!

America is not safe,I expect every country to put their citizen on high alert.

Saner climes

Na waooo saner climes done cast ,now is insane climes...I keep wondering how a nigga will work hard to enter USA to hustle, only to be shot by this crazy white guys ..I pray they don't shot my cousin in U SA for us...insecurity in naija, u escape naija own to America only to find out that shotting people is fun for the majority of young whites

The shootings is getting out of hand, solution is needed ASAP

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Jay Robert Pritzker (Governor of Illinois)




Lake County Sheriff's Office

The United States is already on self-destructive mode...Japa people should have a rethink make e no be sey death wey no kill you for Nigeria go settle scores with you inside obodo oyinbo.

Typing from the Zoo.

Since it’s almost impossible for islam Terrorist to carry out terrorist attacks on US, they now resort to preying on American teens suffering from PTSD and other mental illness to do their dirty work.

Killing every were God protect us from all evil

US & shootings