Chicago: Mass shooting at Highland Park Fourth of July parade, shooter detained + Philadelphia violence too

[Mary Wilson]

This is a developing story.

Updated Jul 4, 2022, 12:18pm CDT

By Lynn Sweet

Five people were killed and 16 others wounded when a gunman started shooting 10 minutes after the Highland Park Fourth of July parade kicked off Monday morning, authorities said.

Shortly after noon, the Highland Park police said it remained an “active incident” and urged people to stay away.

A Chicago Sun-Times reporter saw blankets covering three bloodied bodies and five other people wounded and bloodied near the parade’s reviewing stand.

... Police from Highland Park and several other jurisdictions, including the Illnois State Police, some armed with rifles, were patrolling the area, looking for whoever fired the shots.


Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he was “closely monitoring the situation in Highland Park” and that the Illinois State Police were on the scene.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/7/4/23194354/highland-park-fourth-july-parade-gunfire

 

[Mary Wilson]

July 4, 2022, 11:25 AM CDT / Updated July 4, 2022, 12:44 PM CDT

By David K. Li and Matteo Moschella

... The city of Highland Park confirmed that there's "an active shooter incident" and urged all "individuals are advised to shelter in place."

"Law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect; evidence of a firearm has been recovered," the city said. "Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park. 16 people have been transferred to the hospital; 5 individuals are confirmed deceased."

... Illinois State Police also responded to the scene, "assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation," according to a statement the agency tweeted.

“Unfortunately as you may know, we have an active shooter situation in Highland Park at their parade,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker told reporters at an Independence Day event in nearby Evanston. “... I’m still getting reports.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-new...ade-route-highland-park-illinois-sh-rcna36565

 

[Mary Wilson]

Watch live: Multiple people shot at Highland Park Fourth of July parade

Chicago Tribune

Jul 04, 2022 at 11:51 am

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news...211-qs42hwfvlrg2rkvjefpqr3gjxq-htmlstory.html

 

[sharon sanders]

6 dead - 5 adults dead on the scene, 1 died at a hospital

23 transported to local hospitals by ambulance, + more as some people were privately transported to hospitals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQK4W4Up9Hw

 

[sharon sanders]

Two officers shot after 'security incident' in Philadelphia

By REUTERS

Published: JULY 5, 2022 05:25
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Two Philadelphia police officers were shot after a "security incident" near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as thousands of people celebrated a Fourth of July concert and fireworks show, local officials and media said.

"There is a security incident on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway," emergency authorities said. NBC Philadelphia said two police officers were shot.

more...

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-711214

 

[Mary Wilson]

Reporter@WGNNews
Chicago, IL

Thread


Brónagh Tumulty@BronaghTumulty

#NEW: Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest says they received 9 victims - 6 were shot, 3 had other injuries. NorthShore received 38 patients from the shooting, across their 3 locations at #HighlandPark, Glenbrook and Evanston. That’s 47 total - that we know about.
@WGNNews
9:46 PM · Jul 4, 2022·Twitter for iPhone



Brónagh Tumulty@BronaghTumulty · 33m

#MORE: of the 9 brought to Lake Forest, 5 have already been discharged. Four are still being treated and their conditions are good/fair. Four of the 9 also arrived by ambulance. The other 5 were walk-ins or came by private vehicle.
@WGNNews


Brónagh Tumulty@BronaghTumulty · 28m

#MORE: of the 38 patients being treated at the 3 #NorthShore hospitals, we’re told 30 have been treated and discharged. Eight people are still receiving care. 2 patients are still at #HighlandPark 5 patients are still at #Evanston 1 patient is still at #Glenbrook
@WGNNews

https://twitter.com/BronaghTumulty/status/1544150586588909571

 

[Mary Wilson]

Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade

UPDATED ON: JULY 4, 2022 / 8:45 PM / CBS CHICAGO

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (CBS) -- The suspected shooter is in custody after six people were killed dozens of others were wounded when a gunman opened fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade in north suburban Highland Park on Monday.

Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III was arrested around 6:30 p.m., more than eight hours after the shooting, following a chase in the north suburbs.

Jogmen said police in North Chicago spotted Crimo's vehicle near Buckley Road and U.S. Route 41, and tried to conduct a traffic stop, but Crimo fled the scene. North Chicago police called for reinforcements, and Crimo's vehicle was stopped about six miles away near Westleigh Road and U.S. 41. He was taken into custody without incident, and charges were pending Monday evening as police continue to investigate.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/live-updates/6-dead-highland-park-july-4-parade/

 

[Emily]

The police are out of the hospital now. They think someone might have fired into the air to 'celebrate.' One person who couldn't run fast because his dog was obese said he nearly was trampled.

 

[Emily]

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1089419
Local high school becomes grief counseling center after Highland Park parade shooting

What's being done to begin the healing process after the Highland Park mass shooting? Dane Placko has the story.
Posted 5 hours ago


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/h...ghland-park-high-school-until-2-pm/ar-AAZebSL
Highland Park offers free counseling services at Highland Park High School until 2 p.m.

Rachel Pierson - Yesterday 12:55 PM

When North Shore resident Doug Roth heard that counseling services were going to be offered at Highland Park High School, he knew that he and his service dog, Jasper, needed to be there...

 

[Mary Wilson]

8-Year-Old Boy Paralyzed From Gun Shot Wound After Highland Park Mass Shooting

Published July 8, 2022• Updated 3 hours ago

An 8-year-old boy who attended Monday's Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park with his mother, father and twin brother is paralyzed from the waist down after a gunman allegedly fired more than 70 rounds into the crowd, a spokesperson said for the family on Thursday.

"Cooper Roberts was shot in the chest and suffered significant injuries, including a severed spinal cord," family friend Anthony Loizzi said at a news conference.

... After undergoing several surgeries, Cooper had previously been sedated and on a ventilator, in critical but stable condition. However, in an update Friday, the family said his condition has since improved.

"Cooper’s medical status has been upgraded to serious, which is a very positive development. He is conscious for the first time and been removed from the ventilator, but in a great deal of pain," the update said.

"At this time, the doctors do not believe that he suffered any brain damage or cognitive impact from the shooting," the update continued.

... Cooper's mother, Zion Elementary School District 6 Superintendent Dr. Keely Roberts, and his twin brother Luke, were also struck by gunfire and injured while at the parade.

Dr. Roberts was struck in the foot and leg area, underwent several surgeries and was released from the hospital at her request so she could be by Cooper's side, Loizzi said.

... Luke suffered injuries from shrapnel and was released from the hospital.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/loca...oting/2876780/