Robert Crimo III faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, which breaks down to three counts of first-degree murder for each victim who died, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The 21-year-old is also facing 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm for each parade victim who was injured by a bullet or shrapnel.
Crimo was initially charged with seven counts of murder after his arrest. He will appear in court next week to be arraigned on the new charges.
“I want to thank law enforcement and the prosecutors who presented evidence to the grand jury today,” State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said. “Our investigation continues, and our victim specialists are working around the clock to support all those affected by this crime.”
Crimo, who was taken into custody a few hours after the shooting near Chicago, confessed to opening fire on the parade crowd from a nearby rooftop. He is currently being held without bond.
Authorities believe Crimo had planned the mass shooting for weeks. They said Crimo used a “high-powered” weapon and fired more than 70 rounds into the crowd of parade participants and attendees before dropping his rifle.
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