State Police Knew Highland Park Suspect Threatened to 'Kill Everyone,' Had Weapons Confiscated in 2019

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43% : With sparse details, there were still questions about whether authorities knew of the suspect's violent online posts or whether there was more in the alleged shooter's background that may have been part of information shared by law enforcement in Illinois.
43% : As Deputy Chief Covelli explained, the alleged shooter, Mr. Crimo, came to be known to law enforcement following a report of the suspect's attempted suicide more than two years ago:In April of 2019, an individual contacted Highland Park Police Department a week after learning of Mr. Crimo attempting suicide.
39% : As Matt reported earlier in the aftermath of the tragic shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, it was revealed that the alleged perpetrator was known to area law enforcement.
35% : Whatever the reason, and as Vespa pointed out, it seems more often than not suspected shooters were known to law enforcement or should have been ineligible to purchase a firearm before they committed their horrific crimes.

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