Highland Park Police (Illinois USA) are investigating a shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park. This town is home to 30,000 people near Chicago. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, there have been at least 16 injuries and five deaths so far.
This medium reports that an armed man started shooting 10 minutes after the Independence Day parade began, which is a U.S. national holiday. Witnesses have reported that more than 20 shots were fired at once. The party was abruptly interrupted, and hundreds fled for their lives.
Highland Park Police respond to an incident that occurred in downtown Highland Park. Fourth Fest has been cancelled. Avoid downtown Highland Park. We will keep you updated with any new information.
"Highland Park Police respond to an incident in downtown Highland Park. Fourth Fest has been cancelled. Avoid Highland Park's center," Nancy Rotering (mayor of the town) explained via Twitter.
TikTok video of the chaos in Highland Park pic.twitter.com/fiUl14AnlH