Highland Park, Illinois, native Rachel Brosnahan is reacting to the massacre that ended six lives during what should have been a celebratory Fourth of July parade Monday in the Chicago suburb.
The Emmy-winning “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star, 31, took to Twitter that evening with her reaction to the deadly shooting, which left over two dozen more injured.
“I grew up in Highland Park and this parade is a highlight of the year for so many families,” said Milwaukee-born Brosnahan, quote tweeting an alert about the tragedy from Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts. The movement is part of the Everytown for Gun Safety organization.
“I’m sick to my stomach every time news like this comes out, but I don’t wish the pit in your stomach as you call your family and friends to make sure everyone is okay on anyone,” said Brosnahan. “No words.”
While the country was celebrating America’s birthday on Monday, Highland Park — which sits around 27 miles north of the Windy City — locals were scrambling for cover.
Robert Crimo III, whose family viewed the 22-year-old as a “real quiet” kid prior to the shooting, has been named a person of interest in the shooting and has been arrested, but not yet been charged.
The firearm used in the heinous attack was purchased legally, according to Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, who on the “Today” show Tuesday said: “I want us to talk about the fact that there are weapons of war on our streets that people can legally obtain — and then take out dozens of people.”
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