What we know about the July 4 parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois
Updated: 6:40 PM EDT Jul 4, 2022
At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Here’s what we know and don’t know about the shooting. What we know:At least six people have been killed.Twenty-five people were treated at area hospitals. It was unclear if all who were hospitalized had gunshot wounds. The shooter is identified as Robert Crimo III, a 22-year-old who lives in the area, according to police.Police believe the shooter fired on the parade from a rooftop using a rifle that was recovered at the scene. Police say they believe there is only one shooter.What we don’t know:Police have not released details about the victims or wounded. Police have not said whether or not they are aware of the shooter’s motive.Police have only identified the weapon as a high-powered rifle.
At least six people died and 24 were wounded in a shooting at a July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Here’s what we know and don’t know about the shooting.
What we know:
- At least six people have been killed.
- Twenty-five people were treated at area hospitals. It was unclear if all who were hospitalized had gunshot wounds.
- The shooter is identified as Robert Crimo III, a 22-year-old who lives in the area, according to police.
- Police believe the shooter fired on the parade from a rooftop using a rifle that was recovered at the scene.
- Police say they believe there is only one shooter.
What we don’t know:
- Police have not released details about the victims or wounded.
- Police have not said whether or not they are aware of the shooter’s motive.
- Police have only identified the weapon as a high-powered rifle.
