An Independence Day parade in Illinois erupted into chaos on Monday after reports emerged that a gunman opened fire into a crowd of marchers.
Witnesses say gunfire broke out shortly after the annual July 4 parade began in Highland Park, Illinois. Video from the event shows hundreds of parade attendees running for safety as gunfire is heard somewhere in the background.
Today a shooter struck in Highland Park during the Independence Day parade. My campaign team and I were gathering at the start of the parade when shooting started. My team and I are safe and secure. We are monitoring the situation closely and in touch with the Mayor.
— Rep. Brad Schneider (@RepSchneider) July 4, 2022
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that one of its reporters saw three individuals lying motionless and bloodied near the parade’s reviewing stand, while five others appeared wounded.
This story is developing.
• Haris Alic can be reached at halic@washingtontimes.com.
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