The 21-year-old accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on the Fourth of July has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Crime scene tape at the crime scene of the Highland Park July 4th shooting in Highland Park, Ill., July 6, 2022.The man accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on the Fourth of July pleaded not guilty to all charges on Wednesday.for killing seven people and injuring more than 30 others.
The 21-year-old is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder as well as 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm .Speaking after the arraignment, Lake County State's Attorney Eric Reinhart told reporters if the suspect is convicted of murdering any two people, he will face life in prison without the possibility of parole. Under Illinois law, any sentence on the charge of murder is served in full.
The suspect allegedly fired more than 70 shots from a perch on top of a building overlooking the Chicago suburb's July 4 parade route, according to police.MORE: Memorial services begin for victims of Highland Park parade shooting Investigators said they found a second rifle, purchased legally, in the car the suspect was driving when he was arrested several hours later. The suspect also legally purchased three other weapons, including two pistols, which investigators seized from his father's home.
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