The man accused of killing six people and wounding dozens more at a Fourth of July parade planned the rooftop rampage for weeks and donned women's clothes to help ease his escape into the crowd, police said Tuesday.
Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Robert E. Crimo III, 21, acted alone and fired more than 70 shots. Crimo then abandoned the assault rifle, climbed down from the roof and walked to his mother's home, Covelli said.
Hours later a neighbor saw Crimo driving a silver Honda Fit and called 911, Covelli said. Crimo was arrested without incident a short time later. A second rifle was found in his vehicle.
"We do believe Crimo pre-planned the attack for several weeks," Covelli said.
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“I love America and I am going to 7/4 parade.”
“You will be killed there.”
“For loving America?”
“YES. Apparently America doesn’t deserve your love.”
Have we had enough yet ? Isn’t it time to ban assault rifles in this country ?