Mass shootings at themass fire on July 4th in the United States killed at least six people and injured more.
Hundreds of people panicked and the procession at Highland Park in Illinois stopped within minutes of its inception.
At least 24 people were taken to the hospital, and the FBI was described as driving a silver Honda, and was considered armed and dangerous by Robert E. Climo III, a 22-year-old suspect. Launched a large search for.
Where did the attack occur?
The annual parade had just begun to ring at 10 am local time, and some participants were initially mistaken for fireworks.
Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Coveri said the shooter opened afire from the roof.
I heard more than 20 people A claiming witness shot was fired, telling Dampons, the anchorman of WGN Morning News in Chicago, that he was coming from above the Camp Outlet Store on Central Avenue.
In his tweet, he states: More shots.
How many victims are there?
According to the latest police statistics, at least 6 people were killed and another 24 were rushed to the hospital. The
incident also sent hundreds of marchers, parents with buggies, and children on bicycles fleeing in fear, police said.
Officers were reported to tell people in the field, "Please disperse everyone. It's not safe to be here."
Who are the victims?
Nicholas Toledo's family said he was one of those who died in the horror incident.
His granddaughter told CBS Chicago reporter Tim Nicholas:
Mexican citizen Roberto Velasco was also nominated as a victim on Twitter by Mexico's director of North American affairs.
Witnesses alsosaw the children "shot in the head" and many families attended the parade.
A witness named Zoe told CNN: Looking back, I saw a girl shot and killed, probably 20 feet away from me. I saw her die. I have never seen anything like this.
"It was a children's parade and a dog's parade. Little kids with bicycles and pets. People just passing by."
Who is the suspect?
A large manhunt has begun and attempts to find the currently detainedsuspect Robert E Climo III.
A 22-year-old child was said to be armed and dangerous and was driving a silver Honda.
The rifle was recovered at the scene, but Mr. Coveli added, "I'm asking everyone to stay indoors. Be vigilant now."
How did the police respond?
The suspect remained loose for several hours after escaping from the scene where the gun and ladder were recovered.
Before Robert E. Climo III was detained, the houses listed as his possible addresses were also checked by officers.
How did the United States react to another mass fire?
This latest tragedy occurs just six weeks after the Uvalde school slaughter, where 19 students and 2 teachers were killed.
In March, mass shootings at the Boulder Supermarket killed 10 people.
Last month, President Joe Byden, who signed the most extensive gun control bill in the United States for decades, said on Twitter: On this independence day, to the American community.
"As always, thank you to the first responders and law enforcement agencies in the field. I will not give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence."
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