A judge set bond at $50,000 for the father of accused Highland Park parade shooter who prosecutors say was criminally reckless when he helped his son obtain a gun permit despite red flags. The Highland Park Police Department arrested Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, on Friday. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed seven […]
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Father of Highland Park shooter in custody, state’s attorney says the man was ‘reckless’ for sponsoring son’s gun permit
The father of Robert Crimo III is in police custody after he was charged Thursday with multiple felonies for sponsoring his son’s gun permit before his son allegedly shot dozens, killing seven, in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department arrested Robert Crimo Jr. on Friday. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office filed seven counts […]
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Prosecutors file reckless conduct charges against father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect
Prosecutors have filed charges against the father of Robert E. Crimo III, the accused shooter who killed seven and wounded dozens in the Highland Park parade shooting. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday they have charged Robert E. Crimo Jr. Crimo Jr. was charged with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great bodily […]
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‘We’re still in pain’: City officials create temporary memorial for 7 victims killed in Highland Park parade shooting
The City of Highland Park has created a temporary memorial remembering the seven victims killed in the Highland Park parade shooting while a permanent memorial is in the planning process. Highland Park Communications Manager Amanda Civitello said Friday evening that the temporary memorial opened at the Rose Garden adjacent to city hall at 1707 St. […]
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Highland Park parade shooter flashes peace symbol in court; attorneys say they are reviewing thousands of documents
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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Local restaurant hosting fundraiser event for 8-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting
A restaurant is hosting a fundraiser Sunday afternoon to raise money for Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old who was paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting. Whiskey River Bar and Grill in Glenview is hosting the event, which is $20 per person, from 1-6 p.m today. The fundraiser is family-friendly and features face painting, a magic […]
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‘Remarkable transition’: 8-year-old Cooper Roberts returns to school, joining twin brother following Highland Park shooting
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old who was paralyzed in the Highland Park shooting, returned to school this week and joined his twin brother in the third grade, his family announced. The boy was discharged from the hospital in late July and transferred to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, which is a rehabilitation facility. He had been […]
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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 […]