Highland Park Shooter Pleads Guilty to 2022 Fourth of July Massacre

Robert Crimo III's last-minute guilty plea avoids a lengthy trial and guarantees life sentences without parole.

Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to 69 criminal counts, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, for the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting.
The plea ensures at least seven consecutive life sentences without parole, averting a trial that was expected to last up to five weeks.
The shooting killed seven people, injured 48 others, and left the Highland Park community deeply traumatized.
Crimo's father previously pleaded guilty to reckless conduct for sponsoring his son's firearm license application despite warning signs of violence.
Victims' families and local officials, including Highland Park's mayor, expressed relief at avoiding a prolonged trial but noted the lasting pain for the community.