City officials confirmed that the parade was canceled and encouraged people to avoid the area as police investigate.
A Fourth of July parade was apparently interrupted by gunfire Monday morning in Highland Park, Ill., according to the Chicago Tribune. The suspect involved remained at large as of Monday afternoon.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to the situation. He told multiple media outlets that at least nine people were wounded. "My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park. State police are on the scene and we have made all state resources available to the community. We will continue working with local officials to help those affected," the governor said.My video.. I was at #Highland Park parade.. Terrified people fleeing July 4th parade when shooting started. pic.twitter.com/DSe0NJOuem “I heard 20 to 25 shots, which were in rapid succession.
Images on social media showed pools of blood along with abandoned lawn chairs and other personal items left behind as people fled.Highland Park is located 26 miles north of Chicago. Multiple surrounding Chicago-area communities are canceling their Fourth of July festivities. Also many beaches along Lake Michigan have closed as police look for the suspect.
Some Chicago-area residents received a phone text notification that a suspect is still at large, as of midday Monday.
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