The mother and father of Highland Park mass capturing suspect Robert Crimo have provided “thoughts and prayers” after their son was charged with seven counts of first-degree homicide.
“We are all mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, and this is a terrible tragedy for many families, the victims, the paradegoers, the community, and our own,” Bob Crimo Sr and Denise Penisa in an announcement launched via their legal professional Steve Greenberg.
“Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to everybody.”
Mr Greenberg, whose agency has represented a number of high-profile purchasers together with singer R Kelly, announced on Twitter on Tuesday evening he had been retained by the mother and father.
The mother and father requested privateness “as they try to sort through” the capturing.
On Tuesday evening, authorities revealed police have been known as to the household dwelling in Highland Park in September 2019 when a then 19-year-old Robert Crimo allegedly threatened to “kill everyone” inside.
Authorities mentioned they eliminated 16 knives, a sword and a dagger from the house however no fees have been pressed and Mr Crimo wasn’t arrested.
Three months later, he was granted his first Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card, below his father’s sponsorship, which was accredited one month later in January 2020.
Robert Crimo was charged with seven counts of first diploma homicide on Tuesday evening. Prosecutors mentioned he’ll face many extra fees.
He is represented by attorneys Tom Durkin and Josh Herman.
If convicted the 21-year-old will go away a compulsory life sentence with out the opportunity of parole.
Mr Crimo is accused of firing off greater than 70 rounds at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago with a high-powered rifle.
The dying toll was elevated from six to seven after a seventh individual died of their accidents on Tuesday.
“In the courtroom, we will seek the maximum sentence against this offender. Not because we seek vengeance, but because justice and the healing process demand it,” mentioned Lake County state’s legal professional Eric Rinehart.
Mr Crimo’s Chicago-based legal professional Thomas A Durkin mentioned he intends to enter a not responsible plea to all fees.
He mentioned he spoke to Mr Crimo solely as soon as for 10 minutes by telephone and mentioned he wouldn’t be capable of remark additional.
The legal professional mentioned the mother and father usually are not involved about being charged with something associated to their son’s case. “There is zero chance they will be charged with anything criminal,” he mentioned. “They didn’t do anything wrong. They are as stunned and shocked as anyone.”
Chris Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County main crimes activity pressure mentioned the investigators consider that the shooter was planning the “attack for several weeks”.
The gunman initially evaded seize by dressing as a girl to mix into the fleeing crowd, Mr Covelli mentioned. He went to his mom’s home.
Source: www.impartial.co.uk