Tuesday 5 July 2022 03:42 AM Google's Fourth of July tribute page goes horribly wrong taken news of mass ... trends now Google's July 4 tribute backfires after graphics of exploding fireworks and Stars and Stripes appear on top of stories about horrific Highland Park massacre Google's 'Fourth of July' tribute page went horribly wrong as news of the mass shooting in Highland Park began filtering on through Those visiting the news page were treated to an animated display of red, white and blue flags and fireworks including images of the American flag. The page was later corrected with all the celebratory animation removed By James Gordon For Dailymail.com Published: 03:33 BST, 5 July 2022 | Updated: 03:34 BST, 5 July 2022 Viewcomments Google's 'Fourth of July' celebratory tribute page appeared to go horribly wrong on Monday as news of the mass shooting in a northern suburb of Chicago began to filter on through. The search engine typically marks celebrations and special days with special logos for its 'Google Doodle', with bespoke graphics and animation. America's birthday would normally be no exception. But the tribute page which had animated splashes of red, white and blue together with some fireworks sprinkles across the search page suddenly began filling with stories of the horrifying news which was unfolding in the Highland Park area of the city. Google's 'Fourth of July' tribute page went horribly wrong as news of the mass shooting in Highland Park began filtering on through This year's Fourth of July artwork was particularly upbeat with the Google logo wearing a chef's hat, flipping a burger high into the air and licking a lollipop The upbeat, colorful and celebratory artwork made news of the Chicago massacre all the more jarring on its search page This year's Fourth of July artwork was particularly upbeat with the Google logo wearing a chef's hat and flipping a burger high into the air. Each 'o' wore an Uncle Sam hat, dancing with sparklers. A 'g' stood on top of a box sings into a microphone while the 'l' flies the American flag. The final 'e' was seen to be licking a red, white and blue ice lollipop. The Doodle essentially reminds Americans of the simple delights in life and made news of the massacre all the more jarring. Those visiting the news page were treated to an animated display of red, white and blue flags and fireworks including images of the American flag. The page was later corrected with all the celebratory animation removed A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror. Authorities said a man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody on Monday evening after an hourslong manhunt in and around Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on Chicago's north shore. The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration. Dozens of fired bullets sent hundreds of parade-goers - some visibly bloodied - fleeing. The July 4 shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together. Law enforcement search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park A woman wipes tears after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, a Chicago suburb Empty chairs sit along the sidewalk after parade-goers fled Highland Park's Fourth of July parade after shots were fired Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility