Investigators accuse a 21-year-old man living near the scene of murder in a man shooting a rifle at a parade celebrating Independence Day in Illinois in the Midwestern United States on the 4th, killing seven people. Did.
I am investigating the motives, etc., assuming that it was an independent and planned crime.
A man shoots a rifle from the roof of a nearby building during a parade celebrating Independence Day at Highland Park in Illinois, USA on the 4th, killing seven people and killing an eight-year-old child according to police. More than 30 people were injured, including.
Investigators held a press conference on the 5th, revealing that a 21-year-old man living near the scene had been charged with murder, suspecting that he had committed the crime alone.
The man is believed to have shot more than 70 ammunition with a rifle purchased in the state, and because he was dressed as a woman at the time, police planned to hide the tattoo on his face. I am investigating the motives etc. as a crime.
In addition, police revealed that he had seized 16 knives, as well as daggers and swords from his home after being notified by his family, as the man said he would "kill all" three years ago.
The same year after this turmoil, the 19-year-old man, with the consent of his father, was applying for a permit to carry his gun.
Following a series of shootings in the United States, a bill to tighten gun control has just been passed for the first time in 28 years, including stricter examinations for gun purchasers under the age of 21 last month.
Vice President Harris visits the scene and appeals for tightening gun control
On the 5th, Vice President Harris hurriedly changed his schedule and visited the scene of the incident.
Vice President Harris, guided by the local mayor, went around the scene with children's bicycles left behind.
After the visit, Vice President Harris said, "We have to think about who can get guns with high killing ability as a country. We understand that gun crime can occur in any peace-loving community. We must do it, "he said, calling for tighter gun regulations.