Police in Highland Park said on Tuesday that Illinois shooter Robert E Crimo III had reportedly fled from the scene of the carnage in Highland Park disguised as a woman. Crimo had gone to meet his mother before taking her car to escape. However, he was arrested within hours of the mass shooting.
Authorities have now revealed his woman look, captured on a CCTV camera. His decision to disguise as a woman was to blend in as he escaped the scene.
Crimo planned his massacre for several weeks and carried out the carnage from a rooftop as thousands assembled in Highland Park for the 4 July parade.
Meanwhile, Crimo has been charged with seven counts of murder. According to the Lake County state’s attorney, Crimo has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder with more charges expected.