On July 4, 2022, a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more. The gunman is still at large.

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:14 a.m. CDT, roughly 15 minutes after the parade had started. The gunman, who is believed to be a white male between the ages of 18 and 20, fired from a rooftop on Central Avenue and 2nd Street in Highland Park. He used a high-powered rifle, and he fired more than 70 rounds into the crowd.

The victims of the shooting ranged in age from 8 to 88 years old. Five of the victims—all adults—died at the scene, and two died at the hospital. Dozens more were injured, and some are in critical condition.

The gunman is still at large, and law enforcement is offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to his capture. The FBI is also offering assistance in the investigation.

The shooting has shaken the community of Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago. The town is known for its annual Fourth of July parade, which is one of the largest in the country. The shooting has also reignited the debate about gun violence in the United States.

The shooting is the latest in a string of mass shootings in the United States. In recent weeks, there have been mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. These shootings have raised concerns about the availability of guns in the United States and the need for stricter gun control laws.

The shooting in Highland Park is a tragedy, and it is a reminder of the dangers of gun violence. It is important to remember the victims of the shooting and to pray for their families. It is also important to work to prevent future mass shootings by enacting stricter gun control laws.