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They removed knives and a sword from his home in Highland Park, Ill., in September 2019 after his family reported that he had threatened to “kill everyone,” an official said.
Investigators: Robert Crimo fired more than 70 rounds toward July 4 parade with legally purchased rifle, killing 7, including at least 1 confirmed member of Jewish community
Crowds of people fled, and officials in the Chicago suburb canceled festivities. It was unclear if anyone had been injured.
The suspected gunman who opened fire on a 4 July parade in a wealthy Chicago suburb planned the attack for weeks and wore women's clothing to aid his escape, police said.
The 21-year-old wore women’s clothing to disguise himself, the police said, and fired more than 70 rounds into a parade crowd in Highland Park, Ill. Six people were killed and more than 30 wounded.