The uncle of the Highland Park shooting suspect says he was 'heartbroken' to learn his nephew was believed to be responsible for the shooting and didn't see any warning signs
Robert"Bobby" E. Crimo III, 22, has yet to be formally charged in the shooting, which authorities have said they believe he carried out by climbing onto the rooftop of a nearby business and opening fire on the parade minutes after it started, sending parade-goers fleeing for safety.
America's struggle with mass shootings has changed how these people live their livesIn one video titled"Are you Awake," a cartoon animation of a stick-figure shooter resembling the suspect's appearance is seen wearing tactical gear and carrying out an attack with a rifle. Crimo, seen with multicolored hair and face tattoos, narrates,"I need to just do it. It is my destiny.
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