Robert Crimo arrested as person of interest in Highland Park shooting

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Robert Crimo, a 22-year-old man who was named by police as a “person of interest” in a fatal shooting attack on a July 4 parade, has been arrested by the authorities. while we celebrate the Fourth of July just once a year, mass shootings have become a weekly — yes, weekly — American tradition.” Biden mentions Highland Park shooting in Independence Day speech The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference “several of the deceased victims” died at the scene and one was taken to a hospital and died there.