rapid fire shots rang out. we have video from the scene but we warn you it is disturbing . investigators recovered firearm evidence from the rooftop of the nearby building. they believe the gunman climbed an unsecured ladder in an alley and opened fire from the roof. police say the gun was a high powered rifle. and the attack appears to be random and intentional. senator of illinois pledged to do whatever she can to help the community recover. the last time i heard a weapon with that capacity firing that rapidly on a fourth of july was iraq. it was not united states of america. we can and we should and we will do better. the suspect was arrested without incident. a few hours later. identified as robert crimo. third. he posted ominous music videos online. under the nakme awake the rappe. this individual is believed to have been responsible for what happened and the investigation will continue. charges haven t been approved yet at this time. we re a long way from that.
american plague. live from london, this is cnn newsroom with max foster. it is tuesday, july 5th, 3:00 a.m. in highland park, illinois. the chicago suburb dealing with yet another tragic mass shooting. at least six people are dead, more than two dozen wounded and a suspect is in police custody now. the shooter started just after 10:00 a.m. local time monday as people lined the parade route along central avenue in the suburb north of chicago. we have video from the scene, but we have to warn you that it is disturbing. [ gunfire ] investigators believe the gunman climbed an unsecured ladder in an alley and opened fire from a rooftop. police say the gun was a high powered rifle, the attack appears to be random and intentional. the suspect was arrested without incident a few hours later identified as robert crimo iii. he had posted anonymous videos on lineneighboring name awake the rapper. the investigation will continue. charges have not been approved yet at this time
their reactions to the tragedy online. white sox pitcher hendricks had this to say about the shooting. i don t think that enough is being done and i think that there is two sides and two sides immediate to meet somewhere in the middle and figure it out. too even made people a too may people are dying. things need to get done. it is getting to the point where civilization as you know it may be ending. the city s other major league baseball team the cubs said in part, quote, we are heart broken and grief vehicle stricken at t senseless violence. and the women s soccer club said that they mourn the lives lost to another senseless mass shooting. the bulls basketball team claims a special connection to highland park saying many of its players and staff are from the area. part of the statement reads this situation is one that we ve seen too many times. the chicago bulls are committed
done or else it s getting to the point civilization as you know it may end. the city is other major league baseball team the cubs said in part quote we are heartbroken and grief stricken at the senseless violence. in another statement, the red stars women s soccer club said they quote mourn the lives lost to another senseless mass shooting. the bulls basketball team claims a special connection to high land park. the team says many of its players and staff are from the area. part of the statement reads quote this situation is one that we have been in too many times. the chicago bulls are committed to change and using resources in our power to make a difference. wnba star britney griner is pleading with u.s. president biden to help free her from russian detention. a letter handwritten by griner was delivered to the white house