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Michael Howie

Chicago shooting: Suspect Robert Crimo III charged with seven counts of first-degree murder

Community members write messages at a memorial site near the parade route the day after the mass shooting

(Picture: REUTERS)

The suspected gunman accused of attacking an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.

Lake County State’s attorney Eric Rinehart promised that dozens more charges would be sought against Robert E Crimo III. He added that the suspect, if convicted of murder, would receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.

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