Highland Park shooter Arrested

Highland Park shooting: Man arrested after 4 July mass shooting

US police have arrested a suspect after six people were killed in a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois.

Robert E Crimo III, 22, was detained after a brief chase, police said.The gunman climbed on to a roof, shooting randomly at spectators using a high-powered rifle.

The gunman opened fire at the parade in Chicago. The event was scheduled to include floats, marching bands, and community entertainment as part of the city's Independence Day celebrations.

The gunman fired from the rooftop of a nearby shop, Five adults were killed at the scene, as well as a further victim who the local coroner said died in a nearby hospital. two dozen were injured.

ONE OF THOSE WHO DIED HAS BEEN NAMED AS NICOLAS TOLEDO, A MAN IN HIS LATE 70S, WHO WAS ONLY THERE BECAUSE HE REQUIRES FULL-TIME CARE AND HIS FAMILY DID NOT WANT TO MISS THE EVENT.

"Moments later, they evacuated us from the Starbucks because they thought the shooter was trying to get in the back door."

No charges have been filed against Mr Crimo and there is no indication of any motive.