The Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, Queen Torresconfirmed the death of a second mexican behind the shooting in illinois.

“We regret to report that a second person of Mexican descent lost their life this morning as a result of the #HighlandPark shooting,” Torres wrote.

On July 4, authorities and local media reported a shooting caused by a man during a parade for the Independence Day United States, in Highland Park, a nearby suburb Chicago.

We regret to announce that a second person of Mexican descent lost his life this morning following a shooting in #HighlandPark. Our solidarity with his family and friends. @ConsulMexCho will continue to provide all the support they need.

— Reyna Torres (@ReTorrMe) July 6, 2022

Lee: There is a Mexican among the 6 shot and killed in a parade in the United States; two others are injured

Second Mexican killed in shooting in Illinois He was hospitalized and in critical condition. After the attack, it was reported by Reyna Torres.

According to BBCso far, the authorities have records of at least eight dead and more than 30 injured.

The first Mexican to lose his life after the shooting was Nicholas Toledoa 78-year-old man who surrendered visit their children and grandchildren.

Possible conviction of the accused

The alleged shooter was charged on Tuesday with first degree murder of seven people and could cope life imprisonment to be sentenced, a local prosecutor said.

According to AFP information, the suspect used a “powerful rifle similar to an AR-15” to carry out the attack he had been planning “for weeks”, according to Christopher CovelliHighland Park Police Officer.

International media point out that Monday’s attack was allegedly carried out by Robert Crimo IIIa 21-year-old man who climbed onto the roof of a business and shot, apparently at random.