Accused Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III flashed a peace sign as he left his court hearing Tuesday where attorneys said they are reviewing thousands of documents in the case. Crimo, 22, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for each victim. Crimo is additionally charged with 48 […]
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Man accused of killing 7, injuring dozens in parade shooting in Highland Park expected to appear in court
Robert Crimo III is expected to appear in court Tuesday for the first time since being indicted on over 100 charges for allegedly shooting dozens of people, killing seven of them, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Crimo, 22, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for […]
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‘Entirely preventable’: Victims in Highland Park mass shooting file lawsuits against gun maker, gunman and gunman’s father
Families of slain victims and survivors of the Highland Park mass shooting have filed lawsuits against the gunman, his father and Smith & Wesson, which manufactured the gun used in the deadly attack. The lawsuits were filed Wednesday by multiple law firms that represent surviving victims, estates of slain victims and family members who witnessed […]
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Man pleads not guilty to killing 7, injuring over 45 in Highland Park parade shooting
Robert Crimo III pleaded not guilty to 117 felony charges on Wednesday for allegedly shooting dozens of people, killing seven of them, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Crimo, 21, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for each victim. The seven slain victims include Katherine Goldstein, […]
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Grand jury indicts Highland Park parade shooting on 117 charges for killing 7, injuring over 45
A grand jury on Wednesday indicted Robert Crimo III on 117 felony charges for shooting dozens of people, killing seven of them, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Crimo, 21, of Highwood, is charged with 21 counts of first-degree murder — three counts for each victim. The seven slain victims include Katherine Goldstein, […]
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‘Are mommy and daddy coming soon?’: Over $2.5M raised for boy whose parents were killed in Highland Park shooting
Over $2.5 million has been raised to support a 2-year-old boy after his father died shielding him during the Highland Park mass shooting. His mother was also killed by the gunman. Aiden McCarthy, 2, was found by bystanders wandering around following the chaos of the Monday morning shooting. The boy did not know his or […]
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FBI sets up family assistance center, governor issues disaster proclamation after mass shooting in Highland Park
The FBI has set up a family assistance center for people affected by the Highland Park mass shooting. Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for Lake County. A disaster proclamation grants the state the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel or equipment to help affected communities recover, according to […]
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Federal charges possible against Highland Park suspect, who prosecutors say confessed to mass shooting
Authorities say the Highland Park suspect confessed to the mass shooting and contemplated committing a second attack in Wisconsin hours later. Federal charges may be filed against him. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, of Highwood, was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder “for the killing spree that he has unleashed against our community,” Lake […]
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Judge orders Highland Park mass shooting suspect held without bond for killings of 7 parade-goers
A judge has ordered a 21-year-old man held without bond for allegedly killing seven people and injuring over 45 others who were attending a parade in Highland Park on the Fourth of July. Robert E. Crimo III, 21, of Highwood, was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder “for the killing spree that he has […]