Mass Shooting in Highland Park, IL at 4th of July parade
Jul 4, 2022 22:06:54 GMT
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6 dead, 24 hospitalized after Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting
by: Andy Koval, Melissa Espana
Posted: Jul 4, 2022 / 11:37 AM CDT
Updated: Jul 4, 2022 / 03:48 PM CDT
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Six people were killed and 24 others were hospitalized in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, according to officials.
The downtown parade was disrupted around 10:10 a.m. Monday after shots were fired. At a news conference, Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said it appeared the gunman opened fire on parade-goers from a rooftop using a rifle that was later recovered at the scene.
Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill said the gunman, who is still on the loose and is considered armed and dangerous, is described as a white male, 18 to 20 years old, long black hair, small build and was wearing a white or blue T-shirt. He said a high-powered rifle was recovered on the scene.
Five adults were pronounced dead at the scene and other person, whose age was not given, died at the hospital, the Lake County Coroner said. At least one child was transported in critical condition, the fire department said.
Witnesses reported seeing heavy police presence and fire vehicles and some said they saw multiple people running from the parade. Video circulating online shows the moment shots rang out, causing parade attendees to flee the area.
Seven law enforcement agencies, including state police and the Lake County Sherriff’s Office, are assisting with the active shooter response. As of 3:30 p.m., the suspect is not in custody but “an active apprehension effort is currently underway,” police said.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – JULY 04: Chairs and blankets are left abandoned after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. Reports indicate at least five people were killed and 19 injured in the mass shooting. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
The public in the North Shore was being urged to shelter in place for several hours after the shooting. In the 3:30 press conference, police said anyone in the area of Green Bay Road to Laurel Avenue and to St. John’s Avenue to Elm Place should continue to shelter in place. Anyone with any information, or anyone with video, is urged to call Highland Park police at 847-432-7730 or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
“This morning at 10:14 our community was terrorized by an act of violence that has shaken us to our core,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said. “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims during this devasting time.”
Earlier in the day, police addressed rumors that were circulating throughout social media and said there is no indication that the gunman was barricaded or had hostages.
Officials said Fourth Fest, scheduled to start at noon, has been canceled. Metra service near the area has been suspended. Several surrounding suburbs have canceled their Fourth of July celebrations in response to the shooting.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet that he is “closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park.”
The Highland Park reunification center is at 1677 Old Deerfield Road. The site is working with anyone looking for any children who ran away or are missing.
Several suburban firework events have been canceled following the shooting.
President Biden issued the following statement.
“Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day. As always, we are grateful for the first responders and law enforcement on the scene. I have spoken to Governor Pritzker and Mayor Rotering, and have offered the full support of the Federal government to their communities. I also surged Federal law enforcement to assist in the urgent search for the shooter, who remains at large at this time. Members of the community should follow guidance from leadership on the ground, and I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries.
I recently signed the first major bipartisan gun reform legislation in almost thirty years into law, which includes actions that will save lives. But there is much more work to do, and I’m not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence.“
6 dead, 24 hospitalized after Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting
by: Andy Koval, Melissa Espana
Posted: Jul 4, 2022 / 11:37 AM CDT
Updated: Jul 4, 2022 / 03:48 PM CDT
SHARE
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Six people were killed and 24 others were hospitalized in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, according to officials.
The downtown parade was disrupted around 10:10 a.m. Monday after shots were fired. At a news conference, Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said it appeared the gunman opened fire on parade-goers from a rooftop using a rifle that was later recovered at the scene.
Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill said the gunman, who is still on the loose and is considered armed and dangerous, is described as a white male, 18 to 20 years old, long black hair, small build and was wearing a white or blue T-shirt. He said a high-powered rifle was recovered on the scene.
Five adults were pronounced dead at the scene and other person, whose age was not given, died at the hospital, the Lake County Coroner said. At least one child was transported in critical condition, the fire department said.
Witnesses reported seeing heavy police presence and fire vehicles and some said they saw multiple people running from the parade. Video circulating online shows the moment shots rang out, causing parade attendees to flee the area.
Seven law enforcement agencies, including state police and the Lake County Sherriff’s Office, are assisting with the active shooter response. As of 3:30 p.m., the suspect is not in custody but “an active apprehension effort is currently underway,” police said.
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – JULY 04: Chairs and blankets are left abandoned after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. Reports indicate at least five people were killed and 19 injured in the mass shooting. (Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
The public in the North Shore was being urged to shelter in place for several hours after the shooting. In the 3:30 press conference, police said anyone in the area of Green Bay Road to Laurel Avenue and to St. John’s Avenue to Elm Place should continue to shelter in place. Anyone with any information, or anyone with video, is urged to call Highland Park police at 847-432-7730 or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
“This morning at 10:14 our community was terrorized by an act of violence that has shaken us to our core,” Mayor Nancy Rotering said. “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims during this devasting time.”
Earlier in the day, police addressed rumors that were circulating throughout social media and said there is no indication that the gunman was barricaded or had hostages.
Officials said Fourth Fest, scheduled to start at noon, has been canceled. Metra service near the area has been suspended. Several surrounding suburbs have canceled their Fourth of July celebrations in response to the shooting.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in a tweet that he is “closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park.”
The Highland Park reunification center is at 1677 Old Deerfield Road. The site is working with anyone looking for any children who ran away or are missing.
Several suburban firework events have been canceled following the shooting.
President Biden issued the following statement.
“Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day. As always, we are grateful for the first responders and law enforcement on the scene. I have spoken to Governor Pritzker and Mayor Rotering, and have offered the full support of the Federal government to their communities. I also surged Federal law enforcement to assist in the urgent search for the shooter, who remains at large at this time. Members of the community should follow guidance from leadership on the ground, and I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries.
I recently signed the first major bipartisan gun reform legislation in almost thirty years into law, which includes actions that will save lives. But there is much more work to do, and I’m not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence.“
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Highland Park is a very affluent town outside of Chicago and is best known as the former home of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Tons of movies have been filmed there like Ordinary People, a lot of John Hughes movies (think Cameron's house and his dad's car in Ferris Bueller's Day Off), Risky Business, part of Lucas, etc.
How much more of this can we all take? I'm just sick today. I think there might be a couple of members here from the North Suburbs and I just hope you guys are OK.
eta - the suspect/poi
*can't post pics on my phone.
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