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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - A seventh victim has died after a gunman fired more than 70 rounds with an AR-15-style gun at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park Monday.Over 30 people were injured in the attack, which was thought to have been planned by the alleged gunman, Robert Crimo III, for several weeks.The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration. Dozens of fired bullets sent hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fleeing. Investigators who have interrogated the suspect and reviewed his social media posts have not determined a motive for the attack or found any indication that he targeted anyone by race, religion or other protected status, Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said.The suspect was also allegedly disguised as a woman at the time of the shooting."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," said Covelli.After the shooting, the suspect blended in with the crowd and walked to his mother's home in the area where he borrowed her vehicle, Covelli said.

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.

CHICAGO - A mass shooting suspect who opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, remained at large on Monday, with police warning residents that the individual should still be considered armed and dangerous. The parade began around 10 a.m. local time and was suddenly halted about 10 minutes later after shots rang out, killing at least six people and wounding 24 others. The suspect likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop, police said. HIGHLAND PARK, IL - JULY 04: First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois.