At least six people were killed and 30 injured in a mass shooting at an Illinois Independence Day parade Monday morning. Police named Robert E Crimo, a man in his 20s, as a person of interest in the shooting and arrested him after an hours-long manhunt around Highland Park. A gunman on a rooftop opened fire during a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, sending hundreds of protesters, parents in strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror, police said. Robert E Crimo has been named as a person of interest in the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting (City of Highland Park) While “several of the dead victims” died at the scene, one succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, according to authorities. One of the dead was Mexican national Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director of North American affairs said on Twitter. He added that two other Mexicans were injured in the incident. About 26 of the injured, ranging in age from eight to 85, were sent to NorthShore University Health Center. All but one had gunshot wounds, said the hospital’s emergency preparedness medical director, Dr. Brigham Temple.
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A trail of abandoned objects
Monday’s shooting at Parkland High occurred at a point along the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing spots early in the day for the annual celebration. Dozens of bullets sent hundreds of marchers fleeing — some visibly covered in blood. Belongings are shown left behind at the scene of a mass shooting along the route of a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois (Getty Images) They left a trail of abandoned objects that showed everyday life suddenly, violently disrupted: A half-eaten bag of potato chips. a box of chocolate chip cookies spilled on the grass. a child’s Chicago Cubs hat. Namita SinghJuly 5, 2022 5:13 am 1656994306
“There is no safe place”
The 4th of July shooting was just the latest to destroy the rituals of American life. With schools, churches, grocery stores and community parades turning into graveyards in recent months, the bloodshed came this time as the nation tried to find a reason to celebrate its founding. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade for fear of a mass shooting but later ventured out of her home. Law enforcement escorts a family away from the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois (Getty Images) “It definitely hits a lot harder when it’s not only your hometown, but it’s right in front of you,” said resident Ron Tuazon as he and a friend returned to the parade route Monday afternoon to pick up chairs, blankets and a children’s bike. and his family left when the shooting started. “It’s commonplace now,” Mr. Tuazon said of what he called yet another American atrocity. “We don’t blink anymore. Until the laws change, it will be more of the same.” Namita SinghJuly 5, 2022 5:11 am 1656993683
The man named a “person of interest” was taken into custody
Authorities said a man named in the incident was arrested by police Monday night after an hours-long manhunt around Highland Park. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said an officer pulled Robert E Crimo over about five miles north of the shooting scene, several hours after police released the man’s photo and an image of the silver Honda Fit and warned the public that he was probably armed. and dangerous. Man Arrested After Shooting at Chicago Fourth of July Parade Is a Verified Spotify Artist (AP) The authorities initially said he was 22, but an FBI report and Mr. Crimo’s social media said he was 21. Police declined to immediately identify him as a suspect, but said identifying him as a person of interest, releasing his name and other information publicly was a serious step. Namita SinghJuly 5, 2022 5:01 am 1656992591
Over 30 injured in 4th of July shooting
Up to 30 people were injured in the shooting during the Independence Day parade in Chicago, Illinois. NorthShore University Health Center received 26 patients following the incident. All but one have gunshot wounds, said emergency preparedness medical director Dr. Brigham Temple. Their ages ranged from 8 to 85, with Dr. Temple estimating that four or five patients were children. Belongings are shown left behind at the scene of a mass shooting along the route of a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois (Getty Images) About 19 of the victims were treated and discharged, the doctor said. Others were taken to other hospitals, while two patients, in stable condition, remained at Highland Park Hospital. Namita SinghJuly 5, 2022 4:43 am 1656990058
Biden says there is “much more work to be done” on gun reform
President Joe Biden said he and First Lady Jill Biden were “shocked” by the mass shooting that erupted at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park on Monday, calling it another example of “gun violence that has once again grief in an American community. “. In a statement, Mr. Biden said he and Ms. Biden were “grateful” for the efforts of law enforcement officials who responded to the bloody scene. He said he offered Illinois Gov. JB Prizker and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering the “full support of the federal government,” including an increase in law enforcement officers to help in the ongoing hunt for the suspected shooter. The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg has the full story: Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 04:00 1656988258
Map of the scene of the mass shooting
The mass shooting unfolded in Highland Park, a suburban Illinois town about 25 miles north of Chicago. Here is a map of the site: Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 03:30 1656986458
The mass shootings come just weeks after the massacres in Uvalde and Buffalo
Monday’s massacre marks just the latest in a growing number of mass shootings tearing apart a US community as pressure continues on lawmakers to introduce major gun reform laws. Less than two months ago, 10 black men were shot and killed in a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York on May 14th. The attack was carried out by an 18-year-old self-proclaimed white supremacist with a legally purchased AR-15. Ten days later, 19 young students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, when another 18-year-old walked into Robb Elementary School with an AR-15 and opened fire. The identity of the 4th of July mass shooting in Illinois is currently unknown, but he has been described as a white male between the ages of 18 and 20. Police recovered a rifle from the scene. Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 03:00 1656984658
NRA celebrates guns on 4th of July with tweets as six dead in Illinois
The NRA commemorated the Fourth of July with a tweet celebrating guns — the same day six people were killed and dozens more hospitalized in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. “Happy 4th of July, America! We are a country because of brave souls with guns who valued and fought for freedom and liberty,” the gun lobby group posted. Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 02:30 1656982858
The shocking image shows young children being housed in their place
A chilling photo shows young children dressed for Independence Day sheltering in a basement of a business to escape the gunfire that killed at least six and injured at least 31 others. The picture shows children dressed in red, white and blue to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Moments earlier, the children were among families and local residents gathered to enjoy the parade when the mass shooting unfolded. Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 02:00 1656981058
Highland Park shooting victim identified
One of the six people killed in the mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade has been identified. Nicholas Toledo was one of six victims killed in the shooting, his family confirmed. “We’re all feeling pretty numb. We’re all pretty broken inside,” his granddaughter said. Read the full story below: Rachel Sharp5 July 2022 01:30
