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2022-07-05 -Lurid Crime Tales-

[HotAir] The 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois had barely gotten started yesterday when shots began ringing out from a rooftop near the parade route. By the time it was finished, six were dead and 38 more were injured, many seriously. The hospitalized victims reportedly range in age from 8 to 85. The police had soon identified a suspect, Robert Crimo III, a self-styled rapper who went by the name "Awake." Crimo was later spotted in his vehicle and taken into custody following a brief chase. Browsing through his social media history, most of which has since been taken down, authorities seem to be asking how nobody saw this coming. (WGN-TV)

Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the suspect in the Highland Park parade shooting Monday was taken into custody around Monday evening.

Crimo was a prolific poster online where he apparently went by the name "Awake the Rapper." His videos foretell his alleged violent acts. In one, he appears to be dramatize a school shooting. In another video, Crimo appears to animate his own demise in a confrontation with police.

His postings informed the operation to arrest him.

Crimo’s attack will no doubt renew the debate about so-called "red flag" laws and what can be done about people who openly provide all sorts of indications that they may become dangerously violent. The shooter’s rap videos seemed to show all of the signs you would expect. One of them depicted a mass shooting at a school while another featured a cartoon version of Crimo being killed in a standoff with law enforcement.

The alleged shooter did more than post rap videos, however. He hosted a Discord channel where his "fans" would engage in discussions of violence and mass shootings. Crimo frequently posted on topics including death, murder, and suicide. He rarely posted about politics, but there were allegedly a couple of photos and videos suggesting he was a fan of Donald Trump.

It would seem that all of the signals were there and had been for several months at least. But what, if anything, could anyone have done to stop him? Thus far, the only thing officials are saying is that Crimo was "known to law enforcement." But there is no confirmation that he had a criminal record that would have prevented him from purchasing a firearm, though that may come to light later. We also don’t know if he even legally owned the rifle that was recovered from the scene of the shooting.
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Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-07-05 08:58|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 Hot Air article so I didn't give them a click.

His father owns a deli in Highland Park. Was that the roof he shot from? If not, who's roof and how did he get access. If the owner allowed him access, we better see some serious accessory / conspiracy charges.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-05 12:19|| 2022-07-05 12:19|| Front Page Top

#2 access ladder to the roof is how he got up there.

Posted by Chris 2022-07-05 12:34|| 2022-07-05 12:34|| Front Page Top

#3 Wore women's clothing.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-07-05 12:51|| 2022-07-05 12:51|| Front Page Top

#4 ^ So do jihadis trying to slip away.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-05 13:17|| 2022-07-05 13:17|| Front Page Top

#5 I believe in the idea of an "access ladder" that isn't locked from above like a fire escape like I believe in the Tooth Fairie...

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-05 13:38|| 2022-07-05 13:38|| Front Page Top

#6 I see them all over the place.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-07-05 16:15|| 2022-07-05 16:15|| Front Page Top

#7 From the Stupid Proposed New Laws file: Ladders will be restricted to only 9 rungs, only firefighters will be able to carry high capacity ladders…..

Posted by USN, Ret. 2022-07-05 17:09|| 2022-07-05 17:09|| Front Page Top

#8 One one hand we have "known wolf", "known to the FBI, police, etc.".

OK and then what? Are we supporting Red Flag laws now?

Posted by Mercutio 2022-07-05 18:26|| 2022-07-05 18:26|| Front Page Top

#9 Illinois has a red flag law. It did not do anything to prevent this known wolf from shooting up the parade.

Posted by JohnQC 2022-07-05 23:56|| 2022-07-05 23:56|| Front Page Top

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