One Mexican dead and two injured during the Highland Park 4th of July parade shooting

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Highland Park, Illinois July 4th, 2022 (Photo: Expansion)

Highland Park, Illinois (July 4th, 2022).- The Mexican government confirmed that a 76-year-old citizen of Mexico was one of six people shot dead on Monday, July 4th, by a gunman during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Another two Mexican citizens were wounded in the shooting.

“Unfortunately, we have confirmed that a Mexican national died of a gunshot wound in Highland Park, Illinois,” Roberto Velasco Alvarez, head of the North American Unit for Mexico’s Foreign Ministry, said on social media. “Our sincere condolences to all the people who lost their lives in this attack. Also, two persons of Mexican origin are among the wounded.”

Nicolás Toledo

Velasco said that the Mexican consulate in Chicago remains in contact with authorities in Illinois for developments in the investigation and with relatives of the Mexican families affected to render support.

Mexican officials identified the deceased as Nicolás Toledo, originally of Morelos, Mexico. U.S. authorities and news media initially identified him as Nicholas Toledo.

His family declared that Toledo had been visiting for about a month.

“Please pray for my family and all those who were shot. My grandfather is one of the people shot dead at the Highland Park parade. Please hold your family tight and appreciate every moment with your loved ones,” Kimberly Rangel, Toledo’s granddaughter, posted on Facebook.

The names of the other two Mexican citizens hurt in the attack were not immediately available Tuesday.

In addition to the six fatalities, 26 people were injured in the event. A 22-year-old man, Robert E. Crimo III, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Source: Expansion

Mexico Daily Post