The uncle of the Highland Park mass shooter has spoken out and suggested his nephew is a quiet and lonely person.
On the Fourth of July, 21-year-old Robert ‘Bobby’ Crimo III of Highland Park opened fire on the crowd that gathered to watch the Independence Day parade in the Illinois town.
After killing seven people and injuring several dozen, Crimo disguised himself as a woman and fled the scene by merging into the crowd.
The murder suspect was later arrested and charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. He is also facing countless additional charges including assault and attempted murder.
Now, the young man’s uncle, Paul Crimo, spoke out and told the reporters that Bobby didn’t display any “signs of violence” even though the self-proclaimed rapper posted a series of disturbing video clips showing him dropping bullets to the floor of a classroom and drawings of people getting shot.point 575 | 1
“I’m heartbroken. I’m so heartbroken. There were no signs that I saw that would make him do this. He’s a quiet kid. He’s usually on his own. He’s a lonely, quiet person. He keeps everything to himself,” the uncle revealed in an interview with CNN.
He went on to reveal that his nephew lived in a tiny apartment behind his father’s house on Pleasant Avenue in Highwood.
Paul continued: “Everything was as normal. We are good people here, and to have this is devastating. I’m so heartbroken for all the families who lost their lives.”
The shooter’s uncle also spoke to FOX 32 and told the outlet that he saw “no signs of trouble” on his nephew’s side.
“And if I did see signs, I would have said something. I’m deeply heartbroken and I’ll be heartbroken for the rest of my life,” he insisted.
The interviews come shortly after the suspect’s father was pictured talking to the police and after it was revealed that Crimo legally bought two rifles after turning 21 even though the police were called to his home on two occasions in 2019 after he threatened to “kill everyone” in his family.
At the time, the police seized the then-teenager’s weapons – including a dagger, a sword, and 16 knives – but did not arrest him.
As of this writing, the suspect remains in police custody and the motive for the shooting is yet to be confirmed.
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