Editor’s note: Please scroll down for the latest on this developing story.
Breaking news out of North Shore Chicago suburb Highland Park, where gunfire rang out at an Independence Day Parade:
DEVELOPING: A shooting was reported at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, the Lake County Sheriff's Office says. https://t.co/Gm2uGvWeh3
— ABC News (@ABC) July 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1543998986507501568
My video.. I was at #Highland Park parade.. Terrified people fleeing July 4th parade when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/DSe0NJOuem
— Lynn Sweet (@lynnsweet) July 4, 2022
In Highland Park, IL following reports of a mass shooting at the 4th of July Parade. Highlighting how quickly people left, lawn chairs are still here along the parade route. pic.twitter.com/CYP9UtmGDw
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) July 4, 2022
This is what the parade route looks like closer to the scene of the shooting. Heavy police presence. pic.twitter.com/WFUCdxd4kJ
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) July 4, 2022
A shooting happened at a 4th of July parade in downtown Highland Park, outside Chicago. Illinois State Police are calling it an active shooter situation.
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) July 4, 2022
Authorities say shooter is still at large — so neighboring cities are cancelling 4th of July events. https://t.co/T48ogMQiio
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) July 4, 2022
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Witnesses say the shooter was on the roof of Uncle Dan’s and fired into parade. 5 or 6 shots, then a pause, then 5 or 6 more shots. The shooter is still at large and North Shore residents are being asked to stay inside. #highlandpark @WGNNews
— Dan Ponce (@DanPonceTV) July 4, 2022
Horrible.
Goddamn ithttps://t.co/L8dmjiYx4f
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 4, 2022
Jesus. https://t.co/Lc7XJMSLI6
— Amy Curtis (@RantyAmyCurtis) July 4, 2022
We will monitor this story and update this post with further developments.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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Update:
According to reports, there have been multiple casualties, including several deaths:
UPDATE: The city of Highland Park confirms to @ABC7Chicago five people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a mass shooting at a parade.
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasABC7) July 4, 2022
UPDATE: Five people were killed and 16 others wounded when a gunman started shooting 10 minutes after the Highland Park Fourth of July parade kicked off Monday morning, authorities said. https://t.co/qNB7Ac1jRG
— Chicago Sun-Times (@Suntimes) July 4, 2022
City of Highland Park on the shooting at its July 4th parade: “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.” pic.twitter.com/TMcph3XF7f
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) July 4, 2022
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Update:
6 people now confirmed dead in Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting.
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) July 4, 2022
Highland Park officials said six people have now been confirmed dead, and the suspect is not yet in custody. Officials are urging people to stay indoors pic.twitter.com/qPmspYqkiN
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 4, 2022
Update from police, 6 have been confirmed dead and over 2 dozen transported to the hospital.
Gun has been recovered, suspect still at large. White male, 18-20, longer black hair, wearing a white or blue T-shirt. #HighlandPark pic.twitter.com/RTs0RGXkLg
— 🇺🇦Skyleigh Heinen🇺🇸 (@Sky_Lee_1) July 4, 2022