US police have confirmed the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a shooting at an Independence Day parade in a suburb of Chicago that left 6 people dead and several others injured.
It was reported that Robert Cremo III, 22, is being treated in the case as a “person of interest to the investigation” rather than a suspect, while an investigation is underway to establish the extent of his involvement in the killing of six onlookers and demonstrators. in Highland Park.
A local police spokesman said: “The target we were looking for, VIP, Robert Cremo III, was spotted by the North Chicago unit … They tried to stop him, but the target did not obey. He was arrested after a short chase.”
“The suspect has been transferred to the Highland Park Police Department, where the next stage of the investigation will begin, which is to talk with the person to confirm his involvement in this incident,” a police spokesman said.
The perpetrator fired a shotgun from a rooftop into a solemn procession that passed through the city center, which is known for its high level of physical fitness and education. Five people died on the spot, the sixth died after being hospitalized, 26 people aged 8 to 85 were taken to hospitals.
In addition, the US media released personal information about the arrested suspect, noting that he was born on September 20, 2000, belongs to a family of Italian origin, plays music and published clips he wrote on the Internet. noting also that his father ran for mayor of Highland Park in 2020.
Source: RIA Novosti