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Michael Tarm, Kathleen Hoody and Roger Schneider
Highland Park, Illinois (AP) — A shooter firing at the Independence Day parade from the rooftops of the Associated Press suburbs of Chicago. Hundreds of panicked drinkers of all ages sprayed the crowd with bullets that were initially mistaken for fireworks before they fled in horror. At least 6 people were killed and at least 30 were injured.
The one-hour manhunt, where residents were immersed in business and escorted by police to their homes, ended with a traffic outage and a short chase on Monday night, and authorities said they were interested. The man who represented was detained. They did not identify the motive for the attack at Highland Park, a wealthy community of about 30,000 people on the North Shore of Chicago.
The July 4th shooting was the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores, and now community parades have all become hitmen in recent months. This time, bloodshed came when the country tried to find a reason to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still connect it.
"It's definitely going to be a big blow, not just in your hometown, but in front of you," said Resident Rontu Azon, who returned to the parade route on Monday night to pick up chairs and blankets. I said when. And a child's bike that he and his family abandoned when the shooting began.
"It's now commonplace," Tuazon said. "I won't blink anymore. It will be the same until the law changes."
Shooting takes place at a parade route and is an annual celebration Because of this, many residents were betting a major perspective early in the day.
Among them was the family of Nicholas Toledo, who was in his late 70s and came from Mexico when he was shot. He died on the scene and his granddaughter Xochil Toledo told the Chicago Sun-Times. Also, Jackie Sandheim, a lifelong congregation and "beloved" staff member of the nearby North Shore congregation Israel, was killed and announced her death on the website.
Dozens of bullets sent hundreds of parade participants, some visibly bloody and fleeing. They left traces of abandoned items that suddenly and violently disrupted everyday life. A box of chocolate cookies spilled onto the grass. Children's Chicago Cubs cap. Strollers, American flags, children's bicycles.
"There is no safe place," said a resident of Highland Park, who was away from the parade for fear of mass shootings but later left her home. Barbara Hart (73) said.
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said Robert E, about five miles north of the shooting site, hours after police released a photo of a man and an image of his silver Honda Fit. He said he pulled the CLIMO III. He warned the public that he was armed and likely to be dangerous. Officials initially said he was 22 years old, but FBI breaking news and Climo's social media said he was 21 years old. Providing information publicly was a significant step.
Lake County spokesman for the Major Crime Task Force, Christopher Coveli, said at a press conference that "some of the dead victims" died on the scene, one in the hospital. He said he was taken to and died there.
Police have not disclosed details of the victims, but Toledo's granddaughter told the Sun Times that Toledo spent most of his life in Morelos, Mexico. Xochil Toledo said he remembers seeing his grandfather when the band had his grandfather play music.
"He was very happy," she said. "At that moment he is happy to be alive."
Xochil Toledo said her father was shot in his arm as she tried to protect her grandfather. Her boyfriend was also shot from behind and someone took her to a nearby hospital because she wasn't sure if all the victims had enough ambulances.
Mexico's director of North American affairs, Roberto Velasco, said on Twitter that two Mexicans were also injured.
Sandheim spent decades on staff in the North Shore Congregation Israel, teaching in congregation kindergartens and later serving as event and Buneimitsu bar coordinator. In that statement announcing her death.
"Jackie's work, kindness, and warmth impressed us all," the statement said.
Lake County Coroner Jennifer Parker stated that the five people killed in the parade were adults, but there was no information about the sixth victim.
The NorthShore University Health Center accepted 26 patients after the attack. Dr. Brigham Temple, head of emergency preparedness, said all but one had a gunshot wound. Their age ranged from 8 to 85 years, and Temple estimated that 4 or 5 were children.
"It's devastating that the American celebration was torn apart by our unique American plague," Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said at a press conference. ..
"We celebrate July 4th only once a year, but mass shootings are weekly — yes, weekly — an American tradition.”
Parade Authorities said the shooters fired at about 10:15 am, after passing about three-quarters.
On-site incident commander Chris O'Neil, commander of the Highland Park police, said gunmen seemed to use a "powerful rifle" to fire from above a commercial building. I did. .. He said the rifle was recovered on-site. Police also found a ladder attached to the building.
President Joe Biden said on Monday that he and his first lady, Jill Biden, were "shocked by the meaningless gun violence that once again brought sadness to the American community on this Independence Day." Said.
Recently, Biden signed the most widespread gun violence bill passed by Congress in decades. The compromise presented both long-term, unmanageable developments and deep-seated problems at the same time. Persistent division of parties.
Kurimo, dubbed Bobby, was an ambitious rapper for the stage name Awake the Rapper, posting dozens of videos and songs on social media, some of which were ominous and violent. ..
An animated video since it was deleted on YouTube depicts a man pointing at a rifle, a man resting on the ground, and another person raising his hand in the distance. So Kurimo is wrapping about an army "walking in the dark". ..
In another video, Kurimo appears in the classroom wearing a black bicycle helmet. He states: Even myself can't stop me.
Long-time delicatessen owner Bob, the father of Klimo, ran for mayor of Highland Park in 2019 and called himself "a man for the people." I called it and failed.
Highland Park is a close community on the shores of Lake Michigan, home to rich and sometimes famous mansions and vast lakeside mansions, including the NBA legend Michael Jordan. When he played for the Chicago Bulls. John Hughes shot some of the city's films, including "Ferris Bueller's Day Suddenly," "Suteki na Katao," and "Weird Science."
Gina Troiani and her son are in his day care class ready to walk on the parade route until they hear people yelling about the shooter when they hear a loud noise that they believe is fireworks. It was lined up.
"We just start running in the opposite direction," she told The Associated Press.
Troiani said he pushed her five-year-old son's bike and ran through the neighborhood back into the car.
"It was a kind of mess," she said. "Some people were looking for them away from their families. Others dropped their wagons, grabbed their children and started running."
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Foody contributed from Chicago. Associated Press writer Mike Balsamo of New York, David König of Dallas, Jeff Martin of Woodstock, Georgia, Fabiola Sanchez of Monterrey, Mexico, Jim Mustian of New Orleans, Bernard Condon of New York, High. Report contributed by Martha Irvine and Mike Householder of Landpark.
