⚠️🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Mass shooting reported at 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois
#HighlandPark l #IL
A large emergency response is underway. At least nine people are shot. No word on the suspect, or the extent of the injuries.
More information as it becomes available.
Witness: “It sounded like automatic gunfire” - ABC News
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Footage reportedly shows people running for cover following shooting
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Contrary to earlier witness report, automatic gunfire cannot be heard in the video
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Police searching for suspect wearing ‘army style’ yellow backpack; Multiple fatalities are being reported
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Shooter believed to have fired into crowd from rooftop of nearby building; WGNTV reports at least 4 dead, several injured
⚠️🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Additional shots have now been fired towards officers in the area; Everyone downtown told to ‘remain indoors’ until further notice
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Streets have been cleared of civilians; Expect updates as soon as they become available
🇺🇸#UPDATE: Officials confirm 5 dead, 16+ injured following mass shooting at parade in downtown Highland Park, Illinois; Manhunt underway for gunman
🇺🇸#TRAGIC: Associated Press
now reporting at least 31 people
shot; FBI and ATF now responding to the scene
🇺🇸#DEVELOPING: Suspect described as white male, early 20s, with dark hair; ‘Shelter-In-Place’ continuing for downtown Highland Park, Illinois
🇺🇸#UPDATE: Police have released suspect information following mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
Suspect Information:
- "Bobby" E. Crimo III (22)
- Vehicle is a 2010 Silver Honda Fit
• Illinois plate EM80653
- Armed and dangerous
- Emergency alert activated
🇺🇸#UPDATE: Officials confirm injured victims ranged from ages 8 to 85
EMS Report:
- 30 gunshot victims
• 6 dead
• 25 injured
- 19 of the 25 injury victims released
- Injuries range from stable to life threatening
- Witnesses urged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI
🇺🇸#UDPATE: CBS News reporting 22-year-old suspect, "Bobby" E. Crimo III, taken into custody; Working to get more information
🇺🇸#BREAKING: Highland Park mass shooter in custody after attempting to evade police on foot following traffic stop
This is the final update. For further details on this incident, please utilize the attached link.
Despite the atrocious events that have unfolded today in Highland Park, I wish all of you a very safe and happy 4th!🎆
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