Highland Park Shooting Update: 5 Killed, 19 Hospitalised in Shooting During Fourth of July Parade in US; Here's What We Know So Far
As per local media reports, an unidentified man man wearing a "large, yellow, army-style backpack" opened fire at the 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Mumbai, July 4: According to media reports, at least five people were killed, and 19 were taken to hospitals on Monday after a shooting at a July Fourth parade at Highland Park in a Chicago suburb. The incident took place when the Highland Park Fourth of July parade was suddenly stopped after an unidentified man fired about 10 minutes after the parade kicked off.
As per local media reports, an unidentified man wearing a "large, yellow, army-style backpack" opened fire at the 4th of July parade at Highland Park in Illinois.
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Some posts on social media said that four people died in the firing. While there is no official confirmation or comment from the police, the cops have urged people at the parade scene to disburse as it was not safe to be there.
US Rep. Brad Schneider took to Twitter and said offered condolences to the family and loved ones. He also offered prayers for the injured.
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"We are monitoring the situation closely and in touch with the Mayor," Schneider said.
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