At least six people were killed and 26 injured in a shooting in Highland Park near Chicago (Illinois, USA) during the US Independence Day parade. A suspect has been arrested.
The town of Highland Park, north of Chicago (USA), celebrated American Independence Day on Monday, July 4, while the sights rang out. Hundreds of people gathered to participate in the parade organized on the occasion. The latest count reports at least six dead and 26 injured.
Shooting in Highland Park, a few miles outside of Chicago, Illinois during the 4th of July parade. At least 6 people were killed and twenty injured. The shooter, while running, was placed on the roof of a building.pic.twitter.com/cQIUJ9Io25
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According to elements of the investigation, the shooter sowed panic and posted himself on the roof of a business to shoot into the crowd. “We heard about 50 shots,” a woman at the party told CNN.
The suspect, armed with a high-powered firearm, fled the scene.
Arrest “without incident”.
Soon identified, the suspect, Robert – said Bobby – Crimo, 22 years old and “from the region” was searched by hundreds of police officers. Authorities had deployed a large security apparatus with armored vehicles and federal reinforcements.
After a chase, the teenager was finally arrested “without incident,” Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen announced Monday evening.
Festivities have been called off, including in towns around Highland Park.
The shooting has reignited the debate over guns, which is a real thorn in the United States. “Shocked”, said US President Joe Biden Continue the fight against gun violence.
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