The man charged with killing seven people at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois, traveled to Wisconsin after the shooting and 'seriously contemplated' another attack, police said Wednesday.
has admitted to the killings and"went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
"He seriously contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting," Covelli said. Covelli said it's not yet clear why the suspect didn't carry out another attack, but said"indications are that he hadn't put enough thought and research into it." Authorities have said they believe Crimo planned the attack in Highland Park for weeks.
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said Crimo will be held without bond. He also said investigators told the judge at Wednesday's bond hearing that he fired one full clip of 30 rounds, reloaded, continued firing, and reloaded a third time.
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