You Know What Would Deter More Shootings Than Red Flag Laws? Executing Mass Killers Quickly
If politicians are serious that they're sick of 'living with this carnage,' the Highland Park shooter should be executed immediately.Illinois Has All The Gun Laws Republican Senators Caved To Push States Into, And That Didn’t Stop The Highland Park Killer
There’s nothing praiseworthy about red flag laws or gun control when they fail to stop bad guys wherever they're implemented.Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he does not think America's founders 'would've said that you have a Constitutional right to an assault weapon with a high-capacity magazine'
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said that he does not believe America's Founding Fathers would have said that citizens have a Constitutional right to own an assault weapon.
"A day dedicated to freedom has put into stark relief the one freedom we as a nation refuse to uphold: The freedom of our fellow citizens to live without the daily fear of gun violence," Pritzker said.
"Our founders carried muskets, not assault weapons. And I don't think a single one of them would've said that you have a Constitutional right to an assault weapon with a high-capacity magazine, or that that is more important than the right of the people who attended this parade today to live," he declared.
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So far, seven of the shooting victims have died. Many others were injured during the heinous attack. A 21-year-old man has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.
While Americans on both sides of the political aisle want to address the problem of mass shootings in the U.S., leftists continue to push gun control as a way to tackle the issue, while conservatives contend that gun control measures would infringe on the constitutionally guaranteed right to keep and bear arms.
The text of the Second Amendment reads, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California has tweeted, "We cannot stop working until we ban and buy-back assault weapons, require background checks, and have red flag laws."
Swalwell has claimed that GOP lawmakers "keep voting against our kids and voting for their killers."
\u201cI\u2019m so happy you\u2019re alive. I\u2019m so sorry this happened. I\u2019ll do more to stop this from happening again. But I know it will. We cannot stop working until we ban and buy-back assault weapons, require background checks, and have red flag laws. We have to change America, Lilli.\u201d— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@Rep. Eric Swalwell) 1656992363
Authorities release photos of 'armed and dangerous' person of interest in deadly Highland Park mass shooting, first victim identified, videos show chaotic scene
Six people were murdered and at least 31 were injured in the mass shooting that occurred during a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Videos have surfaced from the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park.
\u201cNOW - Multiple people shot at July 4th parade in Highland Park, IL.\n\nhttps://t.co/uJMkG2UhYF\u201d— Disclose.tv (@Disclose.tv) 1656950373
\u201cMy video.. I was at #Highland Park parade.. Terrified people fleeing July 4th parade when shooting started.\u201d— Lynn Sweet (@Lynn Sweet) 1656951524
\u201cA Lake County police officer walks through chairs and bikes left behind on the Central Avenue parade route sidewalk near the scene of the Highland Park mass shooting. \n\n\u2018It was chaotic,\u2019 reports of 6 dead, 2 dozen others shot during Fourth of July parade https://t.co/kWBnLbO2nS\u201d— Brian Cassella (@Brian Cassella) 1656958964
Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neill said, "The suspect is currently described as a male white, approximately 18 to 20 years old, with longer black hair, a small build, and wearing a white or blue t-shirt."
The FBI named a person of interest in the Highland Park shooting. Authorities named 22-year-old Robert “Bobby” Crimo III as a person of interest. He is said to be driving a Silver Honda Fit with the license plate "DM80653." Crimo is considered "armed and dangerous."
\u201cBREAKING: A 22-year-old \u201cperson of interest has been identified\u201d following mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, authorities say. https://t.co/K27Tjyz28I\u201d— ABC News (@ABC News) 1656971933
\u201cFBI wanted poster:\u201d— Brian Entin (@Brian Entin) 1656974653
\u201cBREAKING: Robert "Bobby" Crimo III has been identified as the person of interest in the deadly mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois (near Chicago). Six were killed & dozens injured at the July 4th holiday parade massacre. #HighlandPark\u201d— Andy Ng\u00f4 \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@Andy Ng\u00f4 \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1656974491
\u201c\u201cPolice identify person of interest in Highland Park parade shooting as Robert "Bobby" E Crimo, III. 22 years old. Believed to be driving a 2010 Silver Honda Fit, Illinois license plate DM80653\u201d\n\nInstagram has already been \u201cseized\u201d\n\nYoutube: https://t.co/lImXHUwCeK\u201d— Shane B. Murphy (@Shane B. Murphy) 1656972533
Crimo is also known as "Awake the Rapper," according to Fox News.
IMDb describes Crimo as "an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and director from Chicago, IL. The hip hop phenom is mostly known for his hit song 'On My Mind' which was released on October 8, 2018. The track has amassed millions of plays so far across online streaming platforms."
The IMDb listing states that Crimo was born on Sept. 20, 2000.
Sgt. Christopher Covelli – from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force – said law enforcement recovered a rifle from the crime scene of the Fourth of July shooting. Covelli noted that the shooter appears to have been "shooting from a roof."
Covelli said Crimo is “from the area” of Chicago’s northern suburbs.
The ages of the victims ranged from eight to 85.
One of the alleged victims is Nicolas Toledo – who was reportedly 79 years old.
"We are all feeling pretty numb. We're all pretty broken inside," Toledo's granddaughter told WBBM-TV.
\u201cThe family of Nicolas Toledo tells me he was one of the people shot and killed at the Highland Park 4th of July Parade. \u201cWe are all feeling pretty numb. We\u2019re all pretty broken inside,\u201d his granddaughter said. She shared these photos with @cbschicago\u201d— Tim McNicholas (@Tim McNicholas) 1656964299
The FBI asked for assistance from the public, "If you have any images or video related to the shooting that occurred at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in Illinois, please submit them to http://fbi.gov/highlandpark."
Active shooting situation at 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois leaves at least 5 dead, 16 injured
A mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois on Monday has left at least five people dead and 16 more injured, officials said.
Police are urging the public to stay away from the downtown area of the suburb, which sits north of Chicago, as they conduct a manhunt for the shooter.
The shooting happened a little after 10 a.m. local time, WMAQ-TV reports. The Lake County Sheriff's office and other law enforcement departments are assisting Highland Park Police with the shooting response.
"STAY OUT OF THE AREA — allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work," the sheriff's office tweeted.
\u201cWe are assisting Highland Park Police with a shooting in the area of the Independence Day parade route. STAY OUT OF THE AREA - allow law-enforcement and first responders to do their work.\u201d— Lake County Sheriff (@Lake County Sheriff) 1656950756
Illinois State Police said the shooting situation is "active."
"The Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade," the state police said.
\u201cThe Illinois State Police is currently assisting Highland Park PD with an active shoot situation that occurred at the Highland Park Parade.\n\nThe public is advised to avoid the area of Central Ave and 2nd St. in Highland Park.\u201d— IllinoisStatePolice (@IllinoisStatePolice) 1656951808
"Highland Park Police are responding to an active shooter incident that occurred in downtown Highland Park during the 4th of July parade," the city of Highland Park said in a statement. "This is an active incident. All individuals are advised to shelter in place. Law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect; evidence of a firearm has been recovered. Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park. 16 people have been transferred to the hospital; 5 individuals are confirmed deceased."
Witnesses told local news station WMAQ that parade spectators thought the sound of gunfire was part of the parade at first.
"You heard like a 'pop, pop, pop,' and I think everybody kinda thought maybe it was a display on one of the floats, and then it just opened up," witness Larry Bloom said.
"I was screaming and people were screaming," he said. "They were panicking and they were just scattering and I, you know, we didn't know. You know, it was right on top of us."
The rest of the Fourth of July festivities in Highland Park have been canceled as police continue the search for the shooter, the city of Highland Park said.
The neighboring city of Evanston has also canceled their holiday celebrations.
"Due to a tragic mass shooting that took place earlier this morning in Highland Park, the City of Evanston will be canceling this year’s 4th of July Parade and celebrations effective immediately," city officials said.
The mass shooting follows a violent holiday weekend in Chicago. At least 54 people had been shot, seven fatally, as of Monday morning.
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