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How to help those impacted by the Highland Park parade shooting

One way to help is by donating, whether to official community funds or verified fundraisers set up by families of those hurt or killed. Just be wary of scams, a city official warns.
Residents visit a makeshift memorial for victims of the 4th of July mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Illinois on Wednesday.

The Illinois suburb of Highland Park is still reeling from the July Fourth parade shooting that killed seven people, wounded dozens and affected many others.

As you learn more about the lives lost and damage wrought, you may be wondering how you can support those impacted by the tragedy.

One way is to donate to the community, either to the official city funds or to verified fundraisers created by the and to maximize your impact.

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