1 dead, 22 injured in mass shooting in Chicago suburbs
Release time: 20:07, June 19, 2023 Source: China News Network
According to US media reports, in the early hours of June 18 local time, a mass shooting occurred in the parking lot of a shopping mall in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA, resulting in one death and 22 injuries.
The town of Willowbrook in Dupage County, where the parking lot incident happened, is more than 30 kilometers away from Chicago. CNN reported that the county sheriff’s office said that around 6:00 p.m. on the 17th, people gathered in the parking lot to celebrate Juneteenth, and the police also rushed to the scene to maintain order. At around 12:25 a.m. on the 18th, the police learned of a nearby fighting incident and went to deal with it. At around 12:30 a.m., the police returned to the parking lot immediately after hearing gunshots.
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office stated that the suspect fired multiple weapons at the Juneteenth crowd. The number of suspects is currently unknown. Witnesses said the parking lot was crowded with people at the time of the incident. After hearing gunshots, people fled the scene in a hurry. At least 12 ambulances were called to the scene, according to local fire department officials.
Police have not made any arrests, and the motive of the suspect remains unclear.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States. Mass shootings have become all too common, causing fear and devastation in communities across the country. Authorities must work diligently to address this problem and ensure the safety of their citizens.
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What measures can be taken by authorities to address the issue of gun violence in the United States and prevent mass shootings like the tragic incident in Willowbrook?
One person was killed and 22 others were injured in a tragic mass shooting that took place in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a shopping mall in the town of Willowbrook, which is located in Dupage County, more than 30 kilometers away from Chicago. The shooting happened during a Juneteenth celebration, where people had gathered in the parking lot.
According to reports, the shooting occurred in the early hours of June 18. The county sheriff’s office stated that the police were already present at the scene to maintain order when they received a report of a nearby fighting incident. As the police went to handle the fighting incident, they later heard gunshots and immediately returned to the parking lot. It was revealed that the suspect had fired multiple weapons at the crowd during the Juneteenth celebration. The exact number of suspects is still unknown.
Witnesses described the parking lot as filled with people at the time of the incident. Upon hearing the gunshots, panic ensued, and people fled the scene. Local fire department officials confirmed that at least 12 ambulances were called to the scene to attend to the victims.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. This tragic event once again brings attention to the issue of gun violence in the United States. Mass shootings have unfortunately become all too common, causing fear and devastation in communities throughout the country. It is crucial for authorities to actively address this problem and prioritize the safety and security of their citizens.
