Americans Celebrate 4th Of July With Mass Shooting At Parade Leaving At Least 6 Dead
Another typical day in America. Today’s mass shooting has left at least six dead and up to 24 other people shot and injured at a 4th of July parade in Illinois. Via Mediaite:
Attendees caught the terrifying moment gunfire rang out at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park on video, which was quickly uploaded to social media.
Local authorities reported Monday afternoon that at least six people were killed during the shooting in the affluent residential area 25 miles north of Chicago.
“STAY OUT OF THE AREA – allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work,” the sheriff’s department said on Twitter as the event was unfolding.
Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), who represents Highland Park, reacted on Twitter, writing, “Hearing of loss of life and others injured. My condolences to the family and loved ones; my prayers for the injured and for my community. Enough is enough!”
[Mediaite]
Video captures spectators fleeing as gunfire rings out at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, IL.
At least six people were killed and two dozen seriously hurt; police are searching for the suspect, described as a man between the ages of 18 and 20. https://t.co/C5dCdVAJus pic.twitter.com/pphJbvdPee
— ABC News (@ABC) July 4, 2022
Exact moments as shots are heard as a mass shooting unfolds in Highland Park during a 4th of July parade celebration. #highlandpark #masshooting pic.twitter.com/kAPpr52OBg
— CHICAGO CRITTER (@ChicagoCritter) July 4, 2022
