A U.S. Navy sailor who is a suspect in a mass Memorial Day weekend shooting that wounded at least 10 people has waived extradition and will be returned to South Carolina. Shawon Shamarion Williams, 19, was arrested by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and was booked into the Lake County Jail north of Chicago […]
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Robert Crimo III transferred to state prison to begin serving life sentence in Highland Park parade mass shooting
The Highland Park parade shooter was transported to a state prison on Friday to begin serving his seven consecutive life sentences for killing seven and shooting 48 others. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti on Thursday sentenced Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, to seven consecutive natural life sentences in the Illinois Department of Corrections following […]
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Highland Park parade shooter causes interruption in middle of judge sentencing him to life in prison
The Highland Park parade shooter caused his sentencing hearing to be delayed after claiming he wanted to be transported to the courtroom from the jail as the judge was in the middle of sentencing him to life in prison. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti on Thursday sentenced Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, to seven […]
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Judge sentences Highland Park parade shooter to 7 consecutive life sentences
A judge sentenced the Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooter to seven consecutive life sentences after he pleaded guilty to killing seven and wounding 48 others. Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti on Thursday sentenced Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, to seven consecutive natural life sentences in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a […]
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Highland Park parade shooter refuses to appear as 2nd day of sentencing hearing begins
The Highland Park parade mass shooter again refused to appear in court on Thursday as his sentencing hearing entered its second day, with the final victim expected to take the stand. Sentencing for Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, entered its second day on Thursday morning at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, overseen by […]
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‘You murdered my soulmate’: Survivors, law enforcement take stand at sentencing for Highland Park parade shooter
Law enforcement and survivors took the stand Wednesday to describe the Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park on the first day of the shooter’s sentencing hearing. The first day of sentencing for Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, began on Wednesday morning at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, overseen by Lake […]
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Highland Park parade mass shooter refuses to show up to sentencing hearing ahead of life sentence
A sentencing hearing began Wednesday for the convicted Highland Park mass parade shooter, who refused to appear for the proceeding, ahead of him being sentenced to life in prison. Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, pleaded guilty on March 3 to all 69 charges — 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted […]
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Judge rules lawsuits can proceed against gun manufacturer, gun shop in Highland Park parade shooting
A Lake County judge on Tuesday ruled that lawsuits filed by families of slain victims and survivors of the Highland Park mass shooting can proceed against Smith & Wesson and others. Lake County Judge Jorge Ortiz issued a 34-page ruling and a 14-page ruling on Tuesday in response to motions filed by Smith & Wesson, […]
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Robert Crimo signs name as ‘Donald Trump’ in document while pleading guilty to Highland Park parade shooting
The Highland Park mass parade shooter signed his name as “Donald Trump” on paperwork when he pleaded guilty on Monday to all charges in his case. Robert Crimo III, 24, of Highwood, pleaded guilty to all 69 charges — 21 counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted murder. The surprise plea came on […]