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Highland Park Shooting Trial Begins, Survivors Seek Justice

Robert Crimo III faces over 100 charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, for the 2022 mass shooting that left seven dead and dozens injured.

FILE - Visitors pay their respects, Thursday, July 7, 2022, at altars for the seven people killed in the Fourth of July mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
FILE - A visitor prays at a memorial to the seven people killed and others injured in the Fourth of July mass shooting at the Highland Park War Memorial in Highland Park, Ill., Thursday, July 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
FILE - Hand written, painted signs and rocks dedicated to the seven people killed and others injured in the Fourth of July mass shooting are seen at a memorial site, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Highland Park, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Lori Weisskopf of Highland Park embraces her son Jeremy at a makeshift memorial for victims of the July 4th mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Illinois, on July 6, 2022.

Overview

  • The trial of Robert Crimo III, accused of the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade mass shooting, begins with jury selection today in Lake County, Illinois.
  • Crimo faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, three for each of the seven victims killed, along with numerous other charges; a conviction could result in life imprisonment without parole.
  • The shooting left seven dead, over 48 injured, and deeply traumatized the Highland Park community, with survivors and families still grappling with the aftermath.
  • Victims and witnesses, including those injured during the attack, are expected to testify about their experiences, though Crimo's confession has already been ruled admissible in court.
  • Highland Park residents express frustration over the prolonged legal process and hope the trial brings resolution, while many advocate for stronger gun control measures to prevent future tragedies.