The Highland Park Fourth of July parade was suddenly halted when shots were fired about 10 minutes after the parade kicked off at 10 a.m. Monday, striking an unknown number of parade-goers and sending hundreds running.
A law enforcement source tells Fox 32 that one person was fatally shot and there are multiple other people who were wounded in the shooting.
A Chicago Sun-Times reporter saw blankets covering three bloodied bodies and five other people wounded and bloodied near the parade’s reviewing stand.
Several witnesses said they heard multiple shots fired. One witness said he counted more than 20 shots.
Police were telling people: “Everybody disburse, please. It is not safe to be here.”
As they fled the parade route on Central Street in downtown Highland Park, parade-goers left behind chairs, baby strollers and blankets as they sought cover, not knowing just what happened.
Police were patrolling the area with rifles.
The parade had a heavy presence of police and fire vehicles.
The Village of Deerfield announced that in wake of the shooting, their July 4th parade has been canceled.
“Highland Park Police are responding to an incident in downtown Highland Park. Fourth Fest has been canceled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available.” tweeted Nancy Rotering.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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Like I correctly asserted long ago: there will be many more FALSE-FLAG, GUN CONTROL MASS SHOOTINGS!
I would not be surprised if some one is paying the shooters to so they can gain support for gun control laws in congress..
My thoughts for a very long time now.
Sherm , I’m with U in All Aspects of Ur Post. I wonder if this isn’t the Secret word that Mayor Lightfoot of Chicago was saying in her last Interview she gave at the time the SCOTUS
Over turned For V. Wade.
Sherm , I’m with U in All Aspects of Ur Post. I wonder if this isn’t the Secret word that Mayor Lightfoot of Chicago was saying in her last Interview she gave at the time the SCOTUS
Overturned Roe V. Wade.
Well bidiot has really opened pandora`s box and let out what was in it,that will come back to eliminate the demoncrates,as they will not be able to put back what came out.