Chicago mass shooting: Gunman kills six
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Fourth of July
A gunman perched on a rooftop opened fire on families waving flags and children riding bikes at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb. At least six were killed and more than 36 wounded.
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Death and chaos
Firing into the holiday crowd, the shooter caused scenes of chaos. Panicked people ran for their lives, leaving behind a parade route strewn with chairs, abandoned balloons and personal belongings.
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Suspect in custody
Hours later, police announced that they had a suspect in custody after 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III surrendered to authorities. Crimo bills himself as a musician, and goes by the online moniker "Awake the Rapper."
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Fired from rooftop
Police in Highland said the gunman was using a high-powered rifle. He had climbed to the roof of a business using a ladder in an alley, and rained bullets from above.
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Increasing gun violence
The shooting is part of a wave of gun violence plaguing the United States. Approximately 40,000 deaths a year in the US are caused by firearms. The attack is likely to rekindle the debate on stricter gun control measures.