CLEAN : Police guard scene of mass shooting at Fourth of July parade in Illinois

The transcript describes a chaotic scene during a 4th of July event where people initially mistook gunfire for fireworks. As the situation escalated, the narrator and others sought refuge in a gas station for safety. The overwhelming emergency response highlighted the severity of the incident. The narrator expresses concern for community safety and advocates for stricter gun laws.

What was the speaker's reaction to the number of emergency vehicles they witnessed?

What does the speaker hope regarding gun laws?