Images were captured Monday around Highland Park after a shooting in the area along the north suburban Independence Day parade route left five people dead and 16 shot, officials said.
Illinois State Police said the shooting situation is"active."
"The Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade," police tweeted."The public is advised to avoid the area of Central Ave and 2nd St. in Highland Park." Streets were cleared along the parade route, as well as in nearby Glencoe, according to local reports.
The gunman, who has not yet been identified, was described by Highland Park police as a white man between 18 and 20 years old with a small build and longer black hair. He is wearing a white or blue T-shirt, according to Highland Park Police Cmmd. Chris O'Neill.
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