Witnesses describe 'mass chaos' at fatal July 4 parade shooting near Chicago

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NEW: Man named as a person of interest in the shooting is taken into police custody. NEW: Police pull over Robert Crimo III about five miles north of the shooting scene. Gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded, police said.

1 month ago·Chicago, United States

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Times of India

6 dead, 24 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade

Highland Park Police said in a statement that five people were killed and 19 people were taken to hospitals. It was unclear if the five dead were among the 19 hospitalized. The police said authorities are still searching for the suspect and called it an active incident.

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

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Reuters

From celebration to mass shooting chaos at Chicago suburb's parade

By Brendan O'Brien and Kanishka Singh HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The Chicago suburb of Highland Park had planned for a Fourth of July celebration like so many in communities across the United States: a parade followed by fireworks and music. But the festivities to mark U.S. Independence Day turned into bloody mayhem as a gunman on a rooftop opened fire on families at the parade on Monday, killing six

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Person of interest arrested in Fourth of July parade shooting near Chicago, police say

A person of interest in the deadly Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago is in custody after brief chase, police say.

1 month ago·Canada

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CTV News

Independence Day parade shooting leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revellers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Global News

Arrest made in shooting that killed 6, injured 30 at Chicago-area Fourth of July parade - National

Law enforcement officials say that the shooting was "very random" and "very intentional," and it appears the shooter was on a roof with a high-powered rifle.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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