“We are saddened to learn that people have lost their lives and were injured after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park, Illinois,” the Ministry said.

“We extend our condolences to the American people and the Administration, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the Ministry added.

On Monday, a mass shooting took place during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. The shooting occurred at 10:14 a.m. (CDT, UTC−05:00), roughly 15 minutes after the parade had started. At least six people were killed, and at least 36 others were injured. (ILKHA)