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Lots of people were at the vigil in downtown Highland Park tonight. We are #HPStrong. ?

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A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday for victims of the mass shooting during Monday’s Fourth of July Parade in Highland Park, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. A video shared by Twitter user Hannah Fisher shows crowds of people gathered downtown, holding candles and listening to a speaker. Local faith leaders held prayer services Tuesday and more are expected Wednesday. The shooting left seven people dead, including both parents of a 2-year-old boy, and dozens injured. Robert Crimo III, 21, was arrested and charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. Lake County State Attorney Eric Rinehart said in a press conference Tuesday that more charges will follow, likely including attempted murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge.