Press conference on now. Lake County, IL State's attorney is talking, Eric Rinehart . I'm watching on CNN
Still an open and active investigation. Please continue to contact the tip line with any information.
Offering support services to everyone, community coming together
Charged with 7 counts first degree murder
These are just the first, there will be more. Dozens more charges, each centered around each victim, aggravated murder,etc
Each of the 7 counts of murder will result in life sentences
Asking judge to hold Crimo w/o bail
"All of the people who died lost their freedom. Their freedom matters too. Illinois has a strong red flag law, need to increase awareness of this tool. Allows temporary removal of guns from individual and prohibits purchase of new weapons." (paraphrasing quote)
"We should also ban assault weapons in IL. It was implemented in 1994, with the support of law enforcement. In place for 10 years." He wants same ban in IL. (paraphrasing the county state's attorney)
Victims services will continue to help, the investigation continues, will seek justice in the court room.
Now US Attorney for northern district of IL is speaking. Thanking everyone, first responders, etc. USA, FBI, ATF have been working closely with local LE, will continue to do this. These state murder charges appropriate at this time. Will deploy federal resources to help.
Chief of Highland Park PD now speaking . Lou Jogmen. Thanking everyone for their help. City, fire dept., first responders, everyone else. Family assistance at Highland Park High School. Personal effects left at the scene will be available to return to owners tomorrow.
State's attorney explaining red flag law. He doesn't know, IL state police in charge of that process. Law was passed in 2019.
Local LE are still not sure why he left his weapon on the street after the shooting. Still investigating.
Investigating why he went on a drive after the shooting. Still investigating. Still an ongoing investigation, don't read anything into charges filed so far. No comment on whether any federal charges should be filed.
Local LE stating in 2019, they removed all the weapons at that time.
Magazines held approximately 30 rounds of ammo