“These are just the first of many charges that will be filed against [the suspect]. Dozens more charges centered around each of the victims,” which officials said included those struck by bullets and those that suffered psychological damage.
"I want to continue to emphasize that this is an ongoing and active investigation with all of our law enforcement partners," Lake County Major Crimes Task Force spokesman Sgt. Christopher Covelli said following the hearing.
The seven counts announced Tuesday would, if convicted, carry a mandatory sentence of life without parole, Rinehart said. "We do believe [the suspect] pre-planned this attack for several weeks," Covelli said."He brought a high-powered rifle to this parade, he accessed the roof of a business via a fire escape ladder and began opening fire on the innocent Independence Day celebration goers."
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