At Least Six Dead, Dozens Hurt In Shooting At Illinois Fourth Of July Parade

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Six people are dead and more than two dozen have been wounded in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, north of Chicago.

 

Authorities identified 22-year-old Robert “Bobby” Crimo III as a “person of interest” in the shooting. Crimo was taken into custody late Monday afternoon.

 

It appears the gunman climbed a ladder and opened fire from a roof overlooking the parade route. Police reportedly recovered a gun at the scene.

 

More than 25 injured people were taken to nearby hospitals. One hospital said it was treating victims ranging in age from 8 to 85.

 

[Check back for updates on this developing story.]

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