Father hid son in dumpster during shooting
One father who was at the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday recounts the "terrorizing" mass shooting – and how he had to hide his young son in a dumpster for safety.
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Police released a surveillance image showing the accused Highland Park, Illinois parade shooter leaving the scene disguised in women's clothing to help him blend in with the crowd. Larry Barton, PhD, a threat consultant who also teaches at the FBI Academy, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about what the suspect's alleged moves tell us about his motivations.
What we know about the suspect in the Highland Park shooting
Prosecutor said Wednesday that the suspected gunman "admitted to what he had done."
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The 21-year-old alleged gunman in the Highland Park, Illinois parade massacre is set to appear in court today to face first-degree murder charges. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the investigation.
Parade shooting suspect due in court
The suspect charged with seven counts of first-degree murder for the mass shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois will face a judge Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the investigation so far and what to expect from this court hearing.
Father hid son in dumpster during Highland Park shooting
The suspected gunman fired 70 rounds at the Illinois community paradegoers, an experience that Alexander Sandoval said was "terrorizing."
2-year-old boy's parents both killed in Highland Park parade shooting
The boy was not hurt. Strangers took him to a fire station, and he was eventually reunited with his grandparents.
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First-degree murder charges have been filed against the 21-year-old suspect in Monday’s mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ilinois. Police say the gunman planned his attack weeks in advance, and disguised himself as a woman to escape. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Highland Park with the latest on the investigation.
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Investigators are learning new details about Monday's mass shooting that killed six people and wounded dozens at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. A 21-year-old man is in custody, but police say they still don't know a motive. CBS New correspondent Kris Van Cleave explains how investigators were able to track him down, and CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains what's next in the investigation.
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At least six people are dead after a gunman fired into a crowd of parade goers in Highland Park, Illinois. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the person of interest in the case, what we've learned about the victims and what Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin had to say about how the U.S. can combat gun violence.
At least six were killed during a parade
A person of interest is in custody following a shooting that took place at parade in a suburb of Chicago on Monday. At least six people were killed and dozens were injured in the shooting. CBS' Kris Van Cleave joins "CBS News Mornings" from Highland Park and shares the latest updates as officials investigate the attack
Authorities investigate parade shooting motive
Investigators are trying to determine why a man allegedly opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in a Highland Park, Illinois. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the community's reaction and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has an update on the investigation.
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Highland Park mayor discusses Fourth of July mass shooting
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said the community is "going to take a long time to heal from all of this."
Law enforcement expert on parade shooting
The person of interest in the Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting appears to fit a similar profile as other mass shooters. CBS News security and law enforcement analyst James Gagliano spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what many mass shooters have in common and how families can miss the signs that someone is plotting a mass shooting.
"Wave of panic" at Illinois parade shooting
Annalisa Rorvik and her husband were enjoying the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois when they heard gunshots. In that moment, they knew they had to run for their lives. Rorvik spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about what she saw and the "wave of panic" that seized the crowd.
Investigation continues into parade shooting
Local, state and federal officials are working together to learn more about the suspected gunman behind the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis joins "CBS News Mornings" with analysis.
Grandfather visiting from Mexico among the parade shooting victims
Nicolas Toledo's granddaughter said her father tried to shield her grandfather and was shot in the arm; her boyfriend also was shot in the back.
Parade shooting adds to heightened threats
The latest mass shooting at an Independence day parade in Highland Park, Illinois comes as authorities have been warning of a heightened threat environment in recent months. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
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