Alleged Highland Park Shooter Charged With 7 Counts Of First-Degree Murder

There was a new update on Jul 5, 2022.

The man accused of carrying out a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.

Eric Rinehart, the Lake County State's Attorney, announced the charges of first degree murder.

Seven people were killed and more than 30 were injured when a man opened fire in a parade.

According to Rinehart, there will be additional charges that focus on specific victims.

The shooting was a well-orchestrated and carefully planned crime, according to Rinehart.

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Rinehart said that what should have been a celebration of freedom has ended in despair.

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