(CNN) — A shooting occurred in the middle of an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, in the United States. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Highland Park Police are responding to the incident.
“We are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. STAY OUT OF THE AREA – Please allow law enforcement and first responders to do their job,” police said in a Facebook post.
Highland Park Police said in a post on their Facebook account that they were “responding to an incident in downtown Highland Park.”
“The festival has been cancelled. Avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available.”
Miles Zaremski, a witness at the scene, says he heard what he thought was 20-25 shots. He also told CNN that he saw at least one person bloodied and on the ground.
News in development…
