CBS Evening News, July 6, 2022
Police: Highland Park shooting suspect confessed, considered second massacre; Jury finds man guilty of murdering Nipsey Hussle
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Shop owners sheltered dozens during Highland Park shooting
As celebrations abruptly turned into chaos during the Highland Park parade shooting, a local business sheltered dozens of people fleeing for safety. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has more on the owners of "Bright Bowls," a smoothie bowl shop, whose quick thinking saved many lives.
Memorials for Highland Park shooting victims
The first memorials for victims of the Highland Park shooting at a Fourth of July parade begin today. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins "CBS News Mornings'' with more on the victims being remembered and the community's efforts to begin healing.
Red flag laws usage across U.S.
Lana Zak explains how red flag laws work and which states utilize the law better than others.
Witness recalls moments before parade shooting
Highland Park, Illinois, mother Brittany Wroblewski tells CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano what happened to her and her family in the hours leading up to Monday's mass shooting at a holiday parade, and why she now regrets not taking more action in favor of gun control.
"This trauma will remain": Chicago reporter on parade shooting
Authorities say the accused Highland Park, Illinois parade shooter confessed and considered carrying out a second attack in Madison, Wisconsin. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports on the latest and Chicago Tribune Reporter Jake Sheridan spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about the investigation and how the community of Highland Park is faring after Monday's attack.
Finding rifle was pivotal to capturing parade shooting suspect, chief says
Despite two encounters with police in 2019 involving threats of violence, the suspect's parents' attorney said they saw no warning signs.
Rep. Brad Schneider on Highland Park shooting
Congressman Brad Schneider represents Highland Park, Illinois, and was at the community's Fourth of July parade when a gunman opened fire. He joins CBS News' Lana Zak to talk about his experience and what leaders can do to address gun violence.
Police: Suspect confessed, considered second shooting
Authorities say the suspect in the Highland Park parade shooting confessed during police questioning and had considered another attack in Wisconsin. In an exclusive interview, the Highland Park police chief told Kris Van Cleave that finding the gun was pivotal to capturing the suspect.
Tip from "hero citizen" thwarted July 4 mass shooting in Virginia, police say
A "hero citizen" overheard a conversation indicating there was an attack being planned on the city's popular Independence Day celebration and called police to report it.
Vice President Harris visits Highland Park
During her visit to Highland Park, Illinois on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris said the deadly Fourth of July parade shooting "should have never happened."
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Highland Park suspect charged with first-degree murder; Brittney Griner's wife says "I will not be quiet"
Survivors recount escaping parade shooting
Six of the seven people killed during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois have been identified by police. Adriana Diaz speaks to survivors who say they're shaken to the core.
What we know about the suspect in the Highland Park shooting
Prosecutor said Wednesday that the suspected gunman "admitted to what he had done."
Parade shooting suspect due in court
The suspect charged with seven counts of first-degree murder for the mass shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Illinois will face a judge Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the investigation so far and what to expect from this court hearing.
Father hid son in dumpster during Highland Park shooting
The suspected gunman fired 70 rounds at the Illinois community paradegoers, an experience that Alexander Sandoval said was "terrorizing."
Mother recounts escaping July 4 parade rampage
Adriana Diaz spoke with a mother of three young boys who was at the Highland Park parade with her family when a gunman opened fire. She described running from the gunfire and trying to protect her children from seeing the carnage.
Police search for motive in parade shooting
First-degree murder charges have been filed against the 21-year-old suspect in Monday’s mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ilinois. Police say the gunman planned his attack weeks in advance, and disguised himself as a woman to escape. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins us from Highland Park with the latest on the investigation.
Retired FBI agent discusses Highland Park shooting
Retired FBI special agent Kathy Guider joined John Dickerson to discuss the background of the suspect in the shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, which left at least seven people dead and dozens injured.
Death toll rises in July 4 parade mass shooting
The death toll rose to seven in the Highland Park parade shooting as police search for a motive. More details are emerging about the suspected gunman's previous encounters with police. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Officials identify parade shooting victims
Officials in Highland Park, Illinois, held a news conference Tuesday afternoon to release the identities of seven people killed in the Fourth of July parade shooting. They also detailed two prior instances when police were called about the person of interest in the shooting, Robert E. Crimo III. Watch the full briefing.
July 4 weekend marked by gun violence
The Fourth of July weekend became one of chaos and carnage amid a weekend of gun violence, including a mass shooting at a Highland Park, Illinois, parade. For many, the day to celebrate our freedoms is now the day they'll forever mourn a loved one.
Warning signs in online postings missed before recent mass shootings
"When you feel the hair stand up on the back of your neck, you really need to take that step and notify law enforcement."
Parade shooting witness shares her story
A gunman killed six people and injured more than two dozen others at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Melissa Carlson, who was at Monday's parade, spoke with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano about what she experienced.
"We were trying to shield the kids": Mother recounts escaping parade shooting
Natalie Lorentz said it was the worst moment of her life.
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Senate to vote again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
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Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
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Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
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Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
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Report warns extremists increasingly using AI to intensify antisemitic propaganda
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Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
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Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.