A number of individuals shot at Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois

A number of individuals had been shot at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday, in accordance with early reviews.

Parade-goers may very well be seen operating for security, and police with rifles had been on the scene apparently searching for the shooter. Paramedics had been additionally noticed.

Authorities haven't but commented on any casualties, however three bloodied our bodies had been seen with blankets masking them, and 5 different individuals had been wounded and bloodied subsequent to the parade's viewing stand, a Chicago Solar-Instances reporter shared.

“All people disburse, please. It's not protected to be right here," police instructed individuals within the space, in accordance with native reviews.

There have been no rapid particulars on any suspects from police. Nevertheless, witnesses mentioned the shooter was on the roof of Uncle Dan’s, an out of doors tools and clothes retailer, and fired into parade, in accordance with WGN-TV anchor Dan Ponce.

Highland Park is a metropolis positioned about 25 miles north of downtown Chicago.

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