Six people were killed when gunfire erupted at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, a city some 40 kilometers north of Chicago in the US state of Illinois.
Local authorities said at least 24 others were wounded and rushed to hospital.
The streets were packed as the parade got underway in the morning.
Local authorities said at least 24 others were wounded and rushed to hospital.
The streets were packed as the parade got underway in the morning.
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Six people died, and at least 24 others were injured during a gun attack at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, 40 km north of Chicago. The incident occurred amidst a crowded parade setting. Local authorities attended to the wounded and transported them to hospitals.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220705_06/
Date: July 5, 2022
Created: 2022/07/05 07:38
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:12
Last Read: 2022/07/05 07:38