and the victims taken to the hospital ranging in age from eight to 85 years old. the doctor say four or five of them were just kids. griff: 78-year-old nicholas lost his life and reportedly in town and attended a parade with a dozen members. the witness describing what it was like. the witness described the tragedy. everybody is pretty shaken. i think you see this stuff elsewhere but it definitely hits a lot harder when your hometown but also right in front of you. definitely some moments today that our family will never forget. ashley: madeleine rivera in the park with more details, good morning, madeleine. good morning, griff and ashley we got here a few minutes ago and the first thing you notice when you get here the chairs lying around to show you how people desperately and quickly search for cover as the shots ringing out yesterday morning. this was supposed to be a joyful event. people gathered here early monday to watch the july 4th parade when they started hea
notice when you get here the chairs lying around to show you how people desperately and quickly search for cover as the shots ringing out yesterday morning. this was supposed to be a joyful event. people gathered here early monday to watch the july 4th parade when they started hearing shots. a lot of people at first thought they were fireworks. they quickly realized what it was. they desperately started searching for cover. it is devastating when you hear the community a close-knit community talk about the last thing they would ever imagine would have happened july 4th, griff and ashley. griff: thank you very much. we will check in with you as the news breaks. let s bring in chicago and 911 dispatcher keith thornton jr. keith, thank you for coming in early. very difficult news to wake up to and not what anyone wants to witness on the fourth of july.