Authorities said the suspect's father sponsored his son's firearms application. The father defended his actions because he thought his son was going to use the guns at a shooting range.
Authorities claim Crimo's son spent weeks planning the mass shooting, which left seven people dead and dozens injured.
Crimo told the New York Post that he is in shock because he spoke with his son the day before the attack.Authorities said Crimo sponsored his son's firearms application. The father defended his actions because he thought his son was going to use the guns at a shooting range.Crimo added that he's furious over the tragedy and wants his son to serve"a long sentence."
"You know, you have consequences for actions," Crimo said."He made a choice. He didn’t have to do that.
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