The father skipped because his two-year-old son escaped from a mass shooting in the United States.
Alexander Sandoval hid the boy shortly after Robert E. Climo III opened afirein Highland Park, Chicago, Illinois.
Report of,Daily Star, killing at leastand injuring more than 30 in the slaughter.
Reportedly, Climo III, 22, was shot from the rooftop of an outdoor fitting out store during a parade on July 4th.
Witnesses explained how he chose the children in the crowd.
Confusion arose when horrified people fled the scene, ran for covers, and threw away the items they brought to avoid being shot.
The suspect has now been arrestedand is named Climo III.
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Getty Images)Construction contractor and local resident Sandoval told theNew York Times: The Navy paid tribute to the flag. Then I grabbed my kid and we ran and tried to break the store window to escape from it.
"I was punching the door, but I couldn't punch it. I think the shooter stopped and reloaded. At that time, I turned the corner and put my son and brother in the trash can and his I put in a dog. "
He wept when he saw a police officer take a little boy away. "It was just horror."
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Via Reuters)Witnesses are witnesses from the rooftop along the route in a crowd He talked about seeing the children picked up.
A woman named only Zoe told CNN: "Suddenly everyone behind me started running. Looking back, the girl was probably shot 20 feet away. I saw her killed. I saw her die. I've never seen anything like this. "
Illinois Governor, J.B. In his statement, Pritzker said:
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Reuters)More than 36 people were injured, mainly from gunshot wounds, said Jim Anthony, a spokesman for the North Shore University Health System. rice field.
The 26 victims taken to Highland Park Hospital ranged from 8 to 85 years, said Brigham Temple, a doctor in the emergency room.
Mayor Nancy Rotering said at her press conference: Image:
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"To celebrate freedom with the community on the day we come, we will take the place He mourns the tragic loss of life to the masses: "We are asking everyone to stay indoors. Be wary now."
Shooting A social media video showed children waving the American flag, riding a three-wheeled vehicle, and having fun riding an adult-drawn wagon when crowds shouted when the crowd began.
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