Highland Park, Illinois parade shooting suspect Robert Crimo has been charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder, Lake County prosecutors said.
WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- The suspect in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and dozens injured is expected to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
If convicted, Crimo would be given a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole, according to Rinehart.He is due in bond court at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prosecutors will ask for him to be held in custody without bond. Covelli said Crimo planned the shooting for weeks and accessed the rooftop of a building using a fire escape ladder. After the shooting, Crimo reportedly left his rifle and climbed down to escape while wearing women's clothing to blend in and hide his facial tattoos.
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