• Contact Us
  • Login
Subscribe
LittleAfrica News
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.
No Result
View All Result
LittleAfrica News
No Result
View All Result
Home U.S.

4th of July Parade in Illinois Turns Deadly

LittleAfrica Staff Writer by LittleAfrica Staff Writer
July 6, 2022
in U.S.

Photo courtesy of Highland Police Department.

102
SHARES
334
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

4th of July Parade in Illinois Turns Deadly

On Monday, July 4th, gunfire erupted at a parade in Highland Park Illinois. Reports say six people are dead and at least 16 are injured. 

Large crowds gathered in Highland Park to witness and participate in a 4th of July parade. According to the Chicago Sun Times, parade attendees fled the scene at the sound of gunfire, with some seeing bloody bodies on the ground while running for safety. 

Highland Park police released a statement saying, “16 people have been transferred to the hospital. 5 individuals are confirmed deceased. This is an active incident.

All individuals are advised to shelter in place.” At the time of this article’s publishing, 31 people have been transferred to the hospital.

Authorities say the gunman was shooting into the crowd from the rooftop of a building overlooking the parade. The gunfire broke out around noon.

Witness interviews at the scene of the crime report hearing over 20 shots ringing through the crowd. When interviewed by Sun-Times, Miles Zaremski said, “I heard 20 to 25 shots, which were in rapid succession. So it couldn’t have been just a handgun or a shotgun.”

Adrienne Drell, another attendee of the parade, told Sun-Times, “There’s panic in the whole town. Everyone is just stunned beyond belief.” She continued, “It was a quiet, peaceful, lovely morning, people were enjoying the parade. Within seconds, to have that peacefulness suddenly ripped apart, it’s scary. You can’t go anywhere, you can’t find peace.” 

In the statement released by the police, they noted that the weapon has been obtained but law enforcement officials are still looking for the gunman. “Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park.”

More insights on the parade incidence…

Nancy Rotering, Highland Park Mayor, told residents to stay away from the area of the crime, which took place downtown, while police continue their investigation. Rotering posted on Twitter, “Fourth Fest has been canceled. Please avoid Downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”

Illinois Representative Brand Schider took to Twitter following the shooting. He confirmed that he was at the parade prior to the shooting.

“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 the shooting started.

My team and I are safe and secure. We are monitoring the situation closely and [are] in touch with the Mayor.” He continued, “Hearing of loss of life and other injured.

My condolences to the family and loved ones; my prayers for the injured and for my community; and my commitment to do everything I can do to make our children, our towns, our nation safer. Enough is enough.”

Police have arrested Robert E. Crimo III as a suspect in the shooting. He was labeled a person of interest by local police forces and the FBI after investigating his presence online and posts prior to the Highland Park Parade. Crimo was arrested by authorities near Lake Forest, Illinois.

 

 

Related

Previous Post

Amtrak Train Derailment Kills 4 People and Leaves Many Severely Injured

Next Post

Argentinian President Alberto Fernández Requests Argentina be Admitted as a Full Member of the BRICS Group

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

LittleAfrica Staff Writer

Related Posts

Hunter Biden Indicted on Federal Gun Charges: Political Landscape Shaken Amidst Controversy
U.S.

Hunter Biden Indicted on Federal Gun Charges: Political Landscape Shaken Amidst Controversy

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
533
fire
U.S.

Senegalese Migrants Among Thousands Released: Tucson Grapples with Border Surge

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
352
DACA Declared Unlawful; Paves Way for Third Supreme Court Review
U.S.

DACA Declared Unlawful; Paves Way for Third Supreme Court Review

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
324
President Biden Backs UAW: Calls for Equitable Profit Sharing Amid Record Automaker Earnings
U.S.

President Biden Backs UAW: Calls for Equitable Profit Sharing Amid Record Automaker Earnings

by LittleAfrica News Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
349
DACA Declared Unlawful; Paves Way for Third Supreme Court Review
U.S.

DACA Declared Unlawful; Paves Way for Third Supreme Court Review

by Mona Davids
September 16, 2023
534
Next Post
Argentinian President Alberto Fernández Requests Argentina be Admitted as a Full Member of the BRICS Group

Argentinian President Alberto Fernández Requests Argentina be Admitted as a Full Member of the BRICS Group

Translate

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5  — September 11
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 5 — September 11

September 4, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 12 — September 18

LittleAfrica News Newspaper: September 12—18 Click here to watch the full interview with Mayor Eric Adams

September 11, 2023
LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 19 — September 25
Metro

LittleAfrica News Newspaper : September 19 — September 25

Little Africa News Newspaper: September 19 — September 25

September 18, 2023

Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora

BOMESI - Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute

Recent Posts

  • Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes Op-Ed: Support CAURD Cannibas
  • NYC Sets 30-Day Shelter Stay Policy for Single Adult Migrants Amid Surging Numbers
  • Mayor Adams Warns of Rise in Illicit Trade Due to Migrant Work-Visa Delays
  • Biden Administration Raises Concerns Over NYC’s Migrant Crisis Management
  • Former NYC Building Commissioner Faces Charges for $150,000 in Bribes

Menu

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
    • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Education
  • Metro
  • Africa
  • Caribbean
  • U.S.

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Letters to the Editor
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper : March 1 – March 15
  • LittleAfrica News Newspaper Print Edition : February 16 – February 28
  • Mona Davids, Founder and Publisher
  • Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids, Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief
  • Newspaper Digital Editions
  • Pricing
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 LittleAfrica News. A Project of Social Impact Strategies. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?