US shocked after second massacre in two months: "Shooter obtained arms legally" | Israel Today

The United States licks the wounds after the deadly shooting attack that took place during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, which has killed six civilians so far, including two Jews, and left dozens wounded.

New details emerge a day after Independence Day celebrations turned into a black day, and the suburb into a crime scene, when a young man opened fire on the crowds over the roof of a commercial store.

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rutering noted that the weapon with which the 22-year-old main suspect, identified as Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, was shot was obtained legally: "I do not know where the weapon came from, but I do know it was obtained legally." , She said in an interview with NBC.

Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, suspected of carrying out the Chicago massacre, Photo: Reuters

"I think at some point the people need to have a conversation about the events of these two weeks, which include the murder of dozens of people using legally obtained weapons. If that's what our laws represent, then I think the laws need to be re-examined," she added.

There are reportedly multiple fatalities following a shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

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Illinois Deputy Governor Juliana Stratton made a similar statement, saying, "There are too many guns on our streets, and we must enact common sense gun laws, more stringent policies, and put in place resources to build the safest and healthiest communities that everyone deserves."

Meanwhile, new evidence of the horror, which occurred Monday morning at 10 p.m.

Sean Couture visited relatives when the shooting began, describing the first moments in a conversation with the New York Times: "I can not get the picture of the guy out of my head," he said while providing details about the shooter, who he claimed was wearing an army uniform and hat.

"He just opened fire, and I saw the bullets hitting a tree that was right in front of us."

Another event in Indiana

The Times quoted a local doctor as Dr. Beringham Temple as reporting that 26 casualties arrived after the shooting at the hospital where he works, of which 25 had gunshot wounds. Ten more wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, some in critical condition.

Meanwhile, local U.S. media reported today that another shooting incident occurred early in the morning, during a July 4 street party in the Indiana city of Gary. Three dead and seven injured were reported.

Preliminary specifications It is known that the incident happened shortly after midnight (local time), and that the police arrived at the scene and were forced to determine the deaths of the three at the scene: a 20-year-old man and another 27-year-old.

Also, there are currently no details on the attacker and it is not known if he is in the hands of local security forces.

The Illinois massacre came just one month after the horrific massacre in Texas, in which 19 children and two adults were killed.

The killer, Salvador Ramos, was only 18 at the time of the massacre. 

Salvador Ramos, Photo: AFP

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