![]() ![]() White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted about the shooting, saying: "The President and First Lady are thinking of those killed and injured in the shooting in Illinois last night. MK and I send our deepest condolences to everyone impacted by this senseless act of violence.ĭetectives are conducting interviews with all the victims and witnesses, and are reviewing camera footage from the area - including video from the cell phones of attendees. As I've said time and time again, gun violence is a public health emergency in this country and I remain committed to banning these dangerous weapons and making our state safer for everyone.Īs we continue to learn more, I want to thank our first responders who were on the scene and our doctors and nurses who are working to help the injured. Gathering for a holiday celebration should be a joyful occasion, not a time where gunfire erupts and families are forced to run for safety. I am closely monitoring the violent shooting that took place in Willowbrook last night. JB Pritzker also released a statement Sunday afternoon: I'm thankful for the first responders who attended to the victims last night and will continue to work with local authorities to stay updated on the situation. Change is needed – we cannot allow this to be the status quo. We live in a tragic reality where you cannot go to school, go to the grocery store, go to your place of worship, or celebrate holidays like the Fourth of July or Juneteenth without fear of being shot. I'm heartbroken to see the news from Willowbrook this morning. There is no word on a possible motive.Ĭongressman Sean Casten released a statement in response to the shooting: The ages and conditions of the victims are unknown. We were all having a good time but, you know," he said. Anything can happen anywhere," she said.Īnother man who attended the event said he heard a lot of gunshots. I wasn't expecting it, but you just never know. The victims are being treated at several area hospitals, police said. ![]() Several others were also hurt in an attempt to run from the area. One person was killed, and 22 others were wounded as a result of the shooting. There, an unknown number of suspects fired multiple rounds into the crowd, according to police. ![]() As deputies responded, they heard gunshots and immediately returned to the gathering. Police were already in the area monitoring the scene since 6 p.m.Īround 12:25 a.m., police were called away due to an alleged 911 call of a fight that had broken out nearby. during a Juneteenth celebration among teens and young adults.ĬBS 2's Asal Rezaei reported from the scene where DuPage County police say a crowd gathered for a party in a parking lot in the vicinity of Hinsdale Lake Terrace at Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Route 83 in Willowbrook. ![]() (CBS) – Police are investigating after one person was killed and 22 others were hurt in a mass shooting in southwest suburban Willowbrook early Sunday morning. ![]()
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