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Chicago shooting: 'Everyone started yelling at us to run' recall father and son

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Chicago shooting: ‘Everyone started yelling at us to run,’ recall father and son

Chicago shooting witness Noel Hara has detailed the desperate search for his son as the terrifying incident unfolded.

At least six people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a 4 July parade in Highland Park on Monday.

Noel was eventually able to track down his son, Nate, after texting him and using a phone tracking app.

Discussing his own experience, Nate believed he had heard fireworks before “everyone started yelling at us to run”.

He took cover in a nearby house as the shooting unfolded.

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