Several northern Chicago communities cancelled Fourth of July celebrations after a mass shooting along the Highland Park Independence Day Parade route on Monday that injured at least 16 people and killed six.

The public was advised to avoid downtown Highland Park on Monday as police officers responded to a shooting “in the area of the Independence Day parade route,” according to a tweet from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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“STAY OUT OF THE AREA – allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work,” the sheriff added.

According to the Illinois State Police, the shooting is “active.”

“Fourth Fest has been canceled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available,” the north suburban Chicago town officials confirmed.

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Following is the list of other parades that were cancelled after this incident:

Glencoe

Glencoe officials announced the cancellation of the village’s Fourth of July parade as the city asked citizens to “remain home” with the “threat still at large.”

“There have been no incidents or direct threats to Glencoe. Public Safety are monitoring the situation and recommend avoiding public and crowded areas at this time,” the officials tweeted.

Glenview

Around 11 am, Glenview police announced that the town’s Fourth of July Parade had been cancelled “out of an abundance of caution.”

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“There have been no incidents or direct threats to Glenview,” the agency also stated that officers were clearing the parade route, but the town’s fireworks show is still scheduled for Monday evening.

Deerfield

Deerfield announced that its Family Days events at Jewett Park had been cancelled, as had the town procession.

Evanston

The city of Evanston’s holiday celebrations have been cancelled “effective immediately” due to the “tragic mass shooting.”

“While there is no known threat to Evanston residents, the shooter is still at large; therefore, cancelations are taking place in an abundance of caution,” the suburb officials stated in an alert. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors to the north.”

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Northbrook

Northbrook’s holiday celebrations, including the bike procession, mile-long parade, and fireworks display, have been cancelled.

“Our thoughts are with our Highland Park neighbors,” the suburb authorities said in an alert to residents.

Morton Grove and Skokie

Morton Grove and Skokie both postponed their parades on Monday, and Lake Forest cancelled its festival and fireworks display. The Village of Mount Prospect also cancelled its Fourth of July parade, the rest of the Lions Club Festival at Melas Park, and the Monday evening fireworks display.