HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said Robert Crimo III acted alone and planned the attack for weeks before firing more than 70 rounds at the crowded Independence Day parade."He brought a high-powered rifle to this parade," Covelli said. "He accessed the roof of a business via a fire escape ladder and began opening fire on the innocent Independence Day celebration-goers."SUBSCRIBE TO THE FOX 32 YOUTUBE CHANNELThe rifle he used in the shooting was similar to an AR-15 and was purchased legally in Illinois, Covelli said.
Crimo was disguised as a woman at the time of the shooting."During the attack, Crimo was dressed in women's clothing," Covelli said. "Investigators do believe he did this to conceal his facial tattoos and his identity and help him during the escape with the other people who were fleeing the chaos."David Goldenberg said his elementary school-aged children were traumatized after the mass shooting at Highland Park's July 4th parade.After the shooting, Crimo blended in with the crowd and walked to his mother's home in the area where he borrowed her vehicle, Covelli said.
A member of the community spotted Crimo driving and called 911.Crimo was pulled over and arrested during a traffic stop about five miles north of the shooting.Another rifle was recovered from Crimo's vehicle when he was arrested.
Police found more guns at Crimo's residence in Highwood. All of the guns were purchased legally in Illinois and under his name, Covelli said.Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and.