However, the figures later climbed to a staggering 20, as the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Among the victims, two are in a critical state, while others suffered from less severe, albeit traumatic, “graze wounds.”
Eyewitness Accounts of the Willowbrook Tragedy
Eyewitnesses painted a grim picture of the sudden, horrific turn the Juneteenth celebration took.
“It was like a nightmarish rerun of fireworks,” said Markeshia Avery, a witness. “Suddenly, we started hearing gunshots, and everything just spiraled into chaos. We all just scattered.”
The relentless gunfire echoed around the vicinity, as attendees like Avery ducked and sprinted for safety amidst the horrifying shooting in Willowbrook.
An All-Encompassing Investigation Ensues
As dawn broke over Willowbrook, the aftermath of the shooting was haunting.
A large police presence could be seen meticulously combing through the scene, assessing the debris and bullet casings strewn across the parking lot.
The vicinity was cordoned off, with entrances patrolled by officers.
