Gunman at large after killing at least 6, wounding several others at 4th of July parade in the United States

At least six people were killed and 24 people wounded in a shooting at a July 4th parade in Higland Park, a suburb of the US city of Chicago, authorities said on Monday.

Police were searching for the gunman, and the city advised residents to shelter in place.

Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said they believe there was only one shooter and warned that he should still be considered armed and dangerous.

“Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence…