ORLANDO, Fla. — A mass shooting in the Chicago suburbs has caused some to rethink Fourth of July plans for the evening.

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The City of Orlando’s Fireworks at the Fountain event is underway. Police Chief Orlando Rolon said he understands those concerns, but said there is a way to try to do our part to keep everyone safe, especially in a big crowd like the one at tonight’s event.

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Rolon said everyone needs to be mindful of their surroundings. Security will be in place Monday night.

But if you see something, say something.

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“Even if it rises to the level where someone thinks, ‘Should I say something?’ immediately report it, call 911,” Rolon said. “That’s what we’re here for.”

Fireworks are set to start just after 9 p.m.

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