Robert Crimo III captured after six killed in shooting at Highland Park July 4 parade
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
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Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neil said the shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. during the parade
Federal, state and local officials expressed grief and outrage after the shooting that let six people dead and two dozen injured.
Six people were killed and 24 were seriously wounded when a gunman opened fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade in north suburban Highland Park on Monday.
Here is what we know about the mass shooting at the Highland Park parade.
A child who was separated from his parents has been reunited with his family.
"To think that this community, now, is going to go the map like Uvalde and so many other communities is not acceptable and we had better step up and take some action."
Six people were killed and 24 were seriously injured after a gunman opened fire around 10:15 a.m. in the northern suburb.
"We are so happy to have our community out. We like to say community is the big part of unity."
This is the second incident where crowds attacked CPD vehicles.
The victim appears to be between the age of 40 to 50, according to police.
Preliminary information say the offender might have been driving a black SUV.
The child was in his bedroom when he suddenly felt pain, police said.
"You are seeing kids from the West Side and the South Side have great interactions, great playdates, becoming lifelong friends with kids from Gold Coast and Lincoln Park," said Marpray Monson.
"This presence? Talk to me after the holiday. Talk to me next week. Let's really see after the 4th [on] Monday. Let's see what happens Thursday and Friday," said Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 president Keith Hill.
Police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact Area Three detectives at (312) 744-8261. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.
