BREAKING The gunman who allegedly opened fire at an Independence Day parade in HighlandPark Monday has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. DETAILS:
Authorities anticipate to announce more charges in the days to come.
Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive for the attack or found any indication that he targeted anyone by race, religion or other protected status, Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said."Investigators do believe he did this to conceal his facial tattoos and his identity and help him during the escape with the other people who were fleeing the chaos," said Covelli.
In April 2019, Covelli said an individual contacted police after Crimo attempted suicide. Covelli said this was turned over to mental health professionals. Illinois State Police said they received a Clear and Present Danger report in September of 2019 about Crimo.
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