Police say an officer assigned to the Montgomery County bomb squad was shot in the right shoulder. Another officer assigned to highway patrol suffered a graze wound to the head.
It marks the second reported incident of gun violence around Independence Day celebrations in the United States, after at least six were killed in a shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois
Robert E Crimo has been taken into custody, the man police say is a person of interest in the Illinois shooting rampage.
IMAGE: suspect
Authorities say Crimo was spotted by a officer who attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
The individual then fled before being apprehend shortly after in Lake Forest.
A gunman killed six people during a Fourth of July Independence Day Parade near Chicago… with authorities confirming 24 people are currently hospitalised.
The event was being held in the city of Highland Park… and was brought to a standstill after several gun shots were heard at around 10:00am local time.
It was scheduled to include floats, marching bands, and community entertainment… all forming part of the Independence Day festivities.
U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill have released a statement:
“shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community”.
the statement reads.
The President also touched on recent legislation to address gun violence, which he believes includes actions that will save lives, acknowledging there is “much more work to do.”
We have lost a true Hollywood and “our girl” – the Australian icon
Olivia Newton John has passed away at the age of 73
She was an icon for so many battling cancer, as she had done for such a long time.
In a post on Facebook, her family says:
Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer. Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund
Olivia rose to stardom for her remarkable performance in hit musical “Grease” where she co-starred alongside Actor John Travolta, in 1978.
She was just 29 years of age, playing the role of an innocent teen in love with the bad boy.
Tributes are pouring in for Olivia Newton John.
Travolta has released a statement in tribute to the late icon.
“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better…Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
John Travolta tribute to Olivia Newton-John on Instagram
What a duo they were, and what a legacy she leaves behind.
Daughter remembers her Newton-John as “best friend”
Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi shared this beautiful childhood image with her late mother, with no words.
Only three days before Lattanzi had shared a recent image with her mother captioned “I worship this woman. My mother. My best friend.”
Fellow entertainers and leaders the world over have also paid tribute to the beloved star.
Oh man!!! You were my childhood!! Your talent, poise, beauty!! Rest in glorious peace. God bless your family….and thank you for creating eternal memories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/eaS2wmURIh
A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants could be the beginning of the end for violence in Gaza
Weapons from both sides were fired minutes before an overnight ceasefire came into effect in Gaza.
The Egypt-brokered deal saw no further violence reported overnight.
At least 44 people have died since the conflict erupted again in May last year.
“Our fight is not with the people of Gaza. Islamic Jihad is an Iranian proxy that wants to destroy the State of Israel and kill innocent Israelis. The head of Islamic Jihad is in Tehran as we speak. We will do whatever it takes to defend our people.”
YAIR Lapid, PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL
Meanwhile, the U.S. and United Nations continue to urge both sides to observe the ceasefire and work towards peace.
U.S. President Joe Biden said all parties need “to fully implement [it] and to ensure fuel and humanitarian supplies are flowing into Gaza”.
President Biden is also urging for an investigation into the deaths of civilians.
The leader of the Islamic Jihad’s operations in southern Gaza, Khaled Mansour, was killed over the weekend. Israel believes he is responsible for several acts of terror against Israelis.
“We appreciate the Egyptian efforts that had been exerted to end the Israeli aggression against our people,” a spokesperson for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad said.
However, Israeli officials believe they have “the right to respond strongly” if the ceasefire is violated.