6 dead, dozens injured after shooting in Highland Park, Illinois during 4th of July parade

UPDATE

The Foreign Minister of Mexico, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, reported through his Twitter account that a Mexican was among those who lost their lives this morning of July 4 after the shooting during a parade commemorating the Day of Independence of the United States in Highland Park, Illinois.

He also noted that, according to information provided to the Chicago Municipal Council by Reyna Torres, two other people of Mexican origin were injured.

Reyna Torres, C sul de M ico, informs me that there is a fellow countryman among those who have lost their life in the shooting that took place in Chicago. Condolences to family and friends. We accompany the community of Chicago in their pain and sadness for this tragedy.

- Marcelo Ebrard C. (@m_ebrard) July 4, 2022

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Lake County authorities have confirmed that at least six people were killed and two dozen injured following a shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, this morning during the Independence Day parade.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office, where Highland Park is located, confirmed the tragedy, which authorities are calling an act of terrorism, and has urged everyone to stay away from the area.

We are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. STAY OUT OF THE AREA - allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work. pic.twitter.com/PTut6CGZAe

- Lake County Sheriff (@LakeCoILSheriff) July 4, 2022