The shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb, Highland Park, has rocked many people in the city. At least eight people are dead from the gunman’s bullets, while dozens of others are suffering from injuries.

CGTN spoke with residents about the traumatic impact of the deadly day, how it changed their community and what people hope they can do in its aftermath.

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