Highland Park shooting death toll rises to seven as details of victims emerge

The shooting killed seven people and injured dozens, triggering panic and shock across the US as yet another attack disrupted what is usually a day of patriotic celebration.

The first victim to be identified by their family was 76-year-old grandfather Nicolas Toledo. The New York Times reported that Toledo, who used a wheelchair, had not wanted to attend the parade but needed to stay with his family due to his disabilities.

A law enforcement official confirmed a third victim was 88-year-old Steve Straus. Straus was a financial broker who worked in Chicago, commuting into the city every day, reported the New York Times.