Breaking news… Armed attack in Chicago… Gunshots were heard during the US Independence Day march. Illinois state House of Representatives Member Brad Schneider announced on his Twitter account that there was an armed attack during the Independence Day celebrations in the city of Highland Park. It is claimed that 5 people died and 16 people were injured in the incident.
Breaking news: Gun attack in Chicago! Gunshots heard at US Independence Day march
Armed attack in Chicago… Gunshots were heard at the US Independence Day march. Many people were allegedly injured in the attack.
It took place in a city called Highland, about 30 minutes from Chicago. Just as the parade was about to start in Highland Park on July 4, US Independence Day, the attacker fired left and right with a gun. Earlier, US Congressman Scheider expressed his condolences to the victims. The governor of the state said they are closely following the incident.
ATTACKER FIRED 50-60 SHOTS
As of now, the attacker has not been caught. Police forces are urging people to stay indoors. According to some witnesses, he opened fire 50-60 times at the parade from the top floor of a building.
According to reports in the US media, eyewitnesses said there were people lying in blood on the ground in the area where the celebrations were held.
In the images shared on social media, it is seen that the crowd in the parade area fled in panic after the gunshots were heard.
