Others were transferred to other hospitals, while two patients, in stable condition, remained at the Highland Park hospital. Temple said 19 of them were treated and discharged.

Their ages ranged from 8 to 85, and Temple estimated that four or five patients were children.

Brigham Temple, medical director of emergency preparedness. NorthShore University Health Center received 26 patients after the attack. One of those killed was a Mexican national, Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director for North American affairs, said on Twitter Monday. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said the five people killed at the parade were adults, but didn’t have information on the sixth victim who was taken to a hospital and died there. Police have not released details about the victims or wounded. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference “several of the deceased victims” died at the scene and one was taken to a hospital and died there. Police declined to immediately identify Crimo as a suspect but said identifying him as a person of interest, sharing his name and other information publicly was a serious step. Authorities initially said he was 22, but an FBI bulletin and Crimo’s social media said he was 21. Crimo III about five miles north of the shooting scene, several hours after police released the man’s photo and an image of his silver Honda Fit, and warned the public that he was likely armed and dangerous. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said a police officer pulled over Robert E. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. They left a trail of abandoned items that showed everyday life suddenly, violently disrupted: A half-eaten bag of potato chips a box of chocolate cookies spilled onto the grass a child’s Chicago Cubs cap. Dozens of fired bullets sent hundreds of parade-goers - some visibly bloodied - fleeing. The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration. Until laws change, it’s going to be more of the same.” “It’s commonplace now,” Tuazon said of what he called yet another American atrocity. “It definitely hits a lot harder when it’s not only your hometown but it’s also right in front of you,” resident Ron Tuazon said as he and a friend returned to the parade route Monday evening to retrieve chairs, blankets and a child’s bike that he and his family abandoned when the shooting began. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu

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