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At least five people after a shootoutat the July 4th paradein a wealthy suburb of Chicago on Monday. Died and 16 people were taken to the hospital, officials said. ..
The City of Highland Park confirmed that there was a "lively shooter incident" and urged all "individuals to be advised to evacuate to their place."
"Law enforcement agencies are looking for suspects; evidence of firearms has been recovered," the city said. "Many law enforcement officers have responded to secure the boundaries around downtown Highland Park. 16 have been transferred to the hospital. Five have been confirmed dead."
The shooting took place "in the area of the Independence Day parade route",the Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a statement posted on Twitter shortly after the 11:00 am CDT. Stated.
The Illinois Police Department also responded to the scene of "supporting Highland Park PD in aggressive shooting situations," according to a statement of.
"Unfortunately, as you may know, archers are active in the Highland Park parade," said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Independence Day in nearby Evanston. I told reporters at the event. "... I have received the report yet."
Police have not released a description of the shooter.
Other events on the outskirts of Chicago on July 4,Evanstonand Skokie were also canceled after being shot at Highland Park.
When the shot rang, US Congressman Brad Schneider was attending an event at Highland Park.
"When the shooting started, my campaign team and I were together at the beginning of the parade,"said in a statement. "My team and I are safe."
Witness Larry Bloom said at first that people thought the popping sound was part of the parade.
"You sounded like'pop, pop, pop', and I think everyone just thought it might be one display on the float, and it's just It opened, "he toldNBC Chicago.
"I was screaming and people were screaming," Bloom added. "They were panicking, and they were just scattered, and I know you, we didn't know. You know, it's right above us. There was. "
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