Multiple people have died after a mass shooting outside Chicago

Authorities confirmed that gunshots rang out at a July 4 parade in the Illinois suburb of Highland Park, killing at least six people and wounding 24 others.

According to NBC News, Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill confirmed a rifle was found, but authorities are still “looking for a gunman who opened fire” shortly after 10:14 a.m. local time.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department also tweeted on July 4 that they are “assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the Independence Day parade route area” and urging people to “STAY OUT OF THE AREA, allow law enforcement and lifeguards do their job.

As more details about the shooting emerge, many are speaking out about the devastating incident, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Actress Rachel Brosnahan who grew up in the area.

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