Alleged Shooter Legally Purchased Guns This Past Year
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A look at how the alleged Highland Park gunman obtained the weapons legally.
We're also learning more about the weapon the alleged gunman is suspected of using in the mass shooting: It was a Smith and Wesson M&P15, similar to an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, according to officials who also say the high-powered rifle was legally obtained. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone joins us now with more.
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Alleged Shooter Legally Purchased Guns This Past Year
Clip: 7/6/2022 | 4m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
We're also learning more about the weapon the alleged gunman is suspected of using in the mass shooting: It was a Smith and Wesson M&P15, similar to an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, according to officials who also say the high-powered rifle was legally obtained. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone joins us now with more.
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