Robert Crimo III: 5 quick facts you need to know

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Robert Crimo III is accused of being the mass shooter at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

According to Fox News, a dog unit searched for the shooter, who remained at large. Robert E. Crimo III is the middle-initial suspect’s name. He also goes by the name Bobby Crimo.

Crimo, 22, is believed to be driving a silver 2010 Honda Fit, Illinois license plate DM80653, authorities said.

Read a summary of the victims here.

In a press conference, Officer Chris O’Neill said the mass shooting was an “active shooter” incident that was accidental in nature. O’Neill described the suspect as a white male, aged 18 to 20, with “longer black hair, a small build and a white or blue T-shirt”. A firearm was seized at the scene

Two dozen people were taken to the hospital and six have died.

“We are assisting Highland Park Police in a shootout near the Independence Day parade route. KEEP OUT OF THE AREA – allow law enforcement and first responders to do their jobs.” The Lake County Sheriff tweeted.

The shooting reports from Highland Park surfaced on Monday July 4, 2022, July 4th. “Sources said the person could shoot from a tall building.” ABC7 reports. This report has not yet been confirmed by the authorities.

Later reports indicated that “eyewitnesses are now telling @WGNNews that the shooter was crouched in front of former Uncle Dan’s (now called Gearhead Outfitters), not on the roof”. according to journalist Stephen Battaglio the Los Angeles Times.

However, in the press conference, authorities confirmed that the shooter once fired from a roof. The location was not clear

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Crimo’s family has long been associated with Highland Park

An obituary for Crimo’s grandfatherRobert “Bob” Crimo Sr., 88, of Highwood, says the family has long ties to Highland Park, Illinois.

Described as a “great family man who was always there for his family,” the first Robert Crimo was survived by his son Bob Jr. and five grandchildren, including Bobby Crimo III. Crimo III’s parents, Bob Jr. and Denise, were listed as living in Highland Park.

“bloodbath at #highlands Park parade on July 4th. I was there. ” tweeted Lynn Sweet, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.

Shooting reports were preliminary and unfolded just before 11am Fox News reports that several people are “feared dead”.

the scanner audio, available through BroadcastifyShe arrested an officer who referred to an “active shooter.” Ambulances were dispatched to the scene at 2nd and Central.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported that one of their reporters “saw blankets being placed over three bloodied bodies. Other people who ran were visibly bloody.” The police have not yet released any information about the dead and injured.

The mass shooting occurred in an affluent suburb on Chicago’s North Shore.

2. Videos showed a boy saying there was gunfire and panic at the scene

“Active shooter in Highland Park, IL. Avoid Central Ave. My nephew took this video,” one person tweeted. sharing the video.

The video showed parade participants walking normally down the street before starting to run when panic ensued.

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Elyssa Kaufman, producer of CBS 2 Digital, “was near the scene when she heard what sounded like gunshots.” according to CBS News.

Other videos also emerged from the scene.

“Everyone ran, hid and screamed,” she told the broadcaster.

3. Scanner audio reports that the active shooter was carrying a “large yellow army backpack”.

Scanner audio reports say The shooter was “a man with a large yellow army-style backpack.” On the scanner, police described a gunshot victim who was shot in the leg. They did not provide a more detailed description of the shooter.

The motive is not yet clear.

Police said on the scanner that they checked Sunset Foods’ basement once.

A witness told The Sun-Times they heard more than 20 gunshots. The newspaper reported that at least five people were seen covered in blood.

The mass shooting comes as the nation continues to be rocked by mass shootings at locations including a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

4. The Mayor of Highland Park said the community’s celebrations have been cancelled

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering tweeted that Highland Park’s Independence Day celebrations have been cancelled.

“Highland Park Police are responding to an incident in downtown Highland Park. The fourth festival was cancelled. Please avoid downtown Highland Park. More information will be shared as it becomes available,” she tweeted.

Other Illinois communities canceled their July Fourth parades as news of the mass shooting spread.

5. Photos showed an ‘abandoned parade route’

Photos and eyewitness accounts from the crime scene showed a massive law enforcement response and an “abandoned parade route.”

“Response forces are still arriving against a backdrop of a deserted parade route in Highland Park Il. No information on the nature of the incident, which appears to have occurred in/near the central business district.” tweeted Sonny Cohen.

There have been unconfirmed reports of up to nine gunshot victims

“Mass Shooting (Highland Park) Responders at the scene of a multiple-victim shooting near Central Ave and Second St in downtown Highland Park. reports of nine gunshot victims” wrote Lake and McHenry County Scanner.

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