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On July 4, 2022, a mass shooting took place during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. The shooting occurred at 10:14 a.m. CDT (UTC−05:00), roughly 15 minutes after the parade had started. Six people were killed and at least 36 others were injured.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office identified 21-year-old Robert Eugene Crimo III as a person of interest in the case, and said the man was considered armed and dangerous. Following a short pursuit, Crimo was apprehended at approximately 6:30 p.m., over eight hours after the shooting began.

Background

Highland Park is a suburb located 25 miles (40 km) north of Chicago, Illinois, in the area's North Shore. The city held a Fourth of July celebration, which included a parade that began at 10:00 a.m. CDT (UTC−05:00) The parade started at the intersection of Laurel and St. Johns Avenues, headed north on St. Johns Avenue, then turned west on Central Avenue, and continued to Sunset Park.

Shooting

The shooting began at 10:14 a.m. in downtown Highland Park with the shooter firing with a high-powered rifle from the rooftop of the Ross Cosmetics building, a local store on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street. The gunman had discreetly gained access to the elevated position by using an unsecured ladder attached to the building. The parade had not reached the intersection when the shooter began his attack.

Victims included spectators and some of those marching in the parade, which was about three‑quarters of the way through when the shooting began. Witnesses initially reported that at least five bloodied people were lying on the ground. A witness reported that more than 20 shots were fired. At least one parade attendee provided medical treatment to those injured, before first responders arrived.

Footage shot by Chicago Sun-Times reporter Lynn Sweet, a spectator at the parade, shows a participating Klezmer band on a float continuing to play as gunfire begins and many attendees run by screaming. Additional photos of the scene were captured by attendees and posted to social media. Over 100 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies responded to the shooting. The gunman ceased firing as law enforcement officers approached the building, fleeing the scene and evading immediate capture.

Local Highland Park authorities collaborated in conjunction with the FBI, Illinois State Police, and Chicago Police throughout the investigation. The police believe only one shooter was responsible, and the shooting was described as appearing to be "very random, very intentional".

Victims

At least six people were killed and 36 people injured in the shooting. Police announced that five people died at the scene, and one individual died at the hospital after suffering severe injuries.

About 24 of those surviving with injuries were classified as caused by gunshot, with about 12 more injured as the result of the panicked stampede evacuation of the parade route; the ages of the wounded ranged from 8 to 85. Highland Park Hospital reported that they were treating 26 people after the shooting, 25 being gunshot wounds, with five later transferred to Evanston Hospital. Additionally, four injured persons were transported to Glenbrook Hospital, and several other wounded were taken to hospitals outside of the Northshore University Medical System network. Among the victims was a 73-year-old man who had traveled from Mexico to visit family in the area; both the man and another family member were shot, with the former dying from his injuries.

Suspect in custody

Police identified 21-year-old Robert Eugene Crimo III (born September 20, 2000) as a person of interest in the case. He is a rapper and musician who has performed under the stage name "Awake the Rapper," and is a local of the area. The shooter remained at large for at least nine hours after the shooting, with a rifle being recovered at the scene.

Crimo attended schools in local school districts 112 and 113 before dropping out of Highland Park High School, transferring to another school in the area.

Later in the evening, the Lake County Sheriff's Office identified Crimo by name shortly before 7:00 p.m. Crimo was taken into custody following a brief pursuit after his damaged 2010 Honda Fit was stopped by North Chicago Police and Lake County Sheriff units at the intersection of U.S Route 41 and Westleigh Road in Lake Forest.

Aftermath

Multiple Chicago suburbs including Evanston, Rolling Meadows, Skokie, Morton Grove, Deerfield, Glenview, Glencoe, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Northbrook canceled their Fourth of July celebrations after the shooting.

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee continued operating, but canceled its fireworks show. Similarly, the Chicago White Sox announced they would continue to play their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, but canceled their fireworks show.

Reactions

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering stated the community had been shaken to its core. Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker issued a statement, stating that his office had made available all state resources to the community and were coordinating with local officials.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a statement about the shooting, calling it devastating and that she had been in contact with Mayor Nancy Rotering and offered the city's support with the Chicago Police Department providing assistance. She also stated the city grieved with the families of victims and the injured.

President Joe Biden stated that he was shocked by the senseless gun violence and called for more gun control measures.

Illinois State Senator Julie Morrison and US Representative Brad Schneider were in attendance and expressed their condolences. Morrison expressed a sentiment that she would never want to be in another parade. Schneider stated he and his campaign team were safe and highlighted his commitment to make the community a safer place.

See also

• List of mass shootings in the United States in 2022

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