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A person of Mexican nationality died in the shooting during the celebration of Independence Day in Chicago, Illinois, USAconfirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Head of the Unit for North America, Robert Velasco He explained that there are two other wounded of Mexican origin.
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“Unfortunately, we have confirmed a person of Mexican nationality who died from a gunshot wound in Highland Park, IL. Our sincere condolences to all the people who lost their lives in this attack,” she wrote on his personal Twitter account.
Meanwhile, he reported that in coordination with Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard they maintain contact with local authorities. While the head of the Chicago consulate, Reyna Torres is in contact with the families of the victims.
The shooting has left a total of six dead.
For his part, the Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard He reported on his Twitter account that “we accompany the Chicago community in their pain and sadness over this tragedy.” Ebrard is in South Korea right now, on a work visit.
The shooter, who fired from the roof of a building, remains at large. Police describe him as a man between 18 and 20 years old, with black hair. A rifle was recovered at the scene of the incident. Authorities asked people to remain under cover and described the suspect as “armed and dangerous.”
According to witnesses, the suspected shooter was on the roof of a store and began shooting into the crowd following the parade.
“The guy was pointing his gun toward the center of town. I felt like the shooting went on for minutes, it had no end,” Shawn Cotreau told CBS Chicago television.
“We heard what appeared to be fireworks. As he was running, there was a third round of shots,” a witness told ABC News.
The Mexican Consulate in Chicago enabled a help number: “In reference to the shooting in Highland Park, we share the emergency number of our Protection department: 312-929-9013. You can also call #CIAM 24 hours a day at 520-624-7874 or contact us by writing an email to [email protected]”, he tweeted.
Source: Elcomercio
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