Several shots were fired during a July 4 parade in the city of Highland Park in Illinois. Five people have been confirmed killed and 16 have been taken to hospital.
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It writes the city on its websites. 16 people have been taken to hospital.
They also write that it is an ongoing incident, and ask people in the area to seek coverage.
Police are searching for the perpetrator.
According to CBS News several people heard loud bangs that sounded like shots during a parade. Videos on social media show people first marching in a parade, before hearing several loud bangs. The parade is disbanded and people run away.
Local reporters report that they have seen injured people lying on the ground.
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The state police and Illinois State Police write on Twitter that they are assisting the local police with the shooting incident and are asking people to stay away from the area.
The mayor of the city, Nancy Rotering, also confirms on Twitter that there has been an incident in Highland Park, and asks people to stay away from the area.
– The fourth of July party has been canceled, writes Rotering.
July 4 is US National Day and is celebrated all over the country with, among other things, parades and fireworks.
The parade in Highland Park was scheduled to include both corps and fleets, in addition to other entertainment, according to the municipality’s website.
It is so far not known who is behind the shooting or whether the perpetrator has been arrested.
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Local politician and member of the House of Representatives for Illinois, Bob Morgan was present during the parade.
– I’m OK but there are more injured. Stay away from the area, stay safe and please pray for the wounded, he writes on Twitter.
Brad Schneider, also a member of the House of Representatives for Illinois, was also present during the parade.
– I and my team are safe and secure. We are closely following the situation and are in contact with the mayor, he writes on Twitter.
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