More than 100 charges brought against the shooter at the Chicago Independence Day rally

On Wednesday, US authorities brought 117 charges against the shooter at a US National Day rally near Chicago, including murder, according to an official statement.

The accused, Robert Cremo, 21, has a medical history of mental illness. He opened fire on a National Day rally in a suburb of Chicago on the Fourth of July, killing seven people and wounding dozens.

Karimo, who was disguised as a woman during the shooting, was arrested hours after the operation. He later pleaded guilty and said he was planning another operation.

According to the investigators, Karimo disguised himself as a woman to cover tattoos on his face, conceal his identity and facilitate his escape by intrusion among those fleeing the chaos caused by the shooting.

Karimo had climbed to the roof of a commercial store overlooking a road where the parade was organized, and opened fire, leaving seven dead and at least 35 wounded, according to a police report.

On Wednesday, Karimo was charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder (three counts for each death), 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of resorting to serious violence using a firearm, according to a statement by the Public Prosecution Office.

“Our investigations are ongoing, and victim support experts are working around the clock to assist all those affected by this crime,” said Lake County District Attorney Eric Reinhart in a statement.

Next week, Karimo is scheduled to appear before the court in a session to officially read out the charges against him.