WAUKEGAN, Ill. — In a surprising turn of events, Robert Crimo III, the man accused of the deadly 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, opted not to change his plea to guilty, a decision that came as a shock to the families of the victims present at the Wednesday court hearing. … Read more
Highland Park, Illinois – Two brothers were tragically found dead after a house fire in Highland Park on Wednesday morning. The Lake County Coroner’s office confirmed that Marc Austwick, 63, and John Austwick, 60, both succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. The fire, which erupted in the early hours of the morning, prompted multiple fire departments … Read more
Highland Park, Illinois – A tragic incident unfolded as authorities charged the younger brother of two men discovered shot to death at the scene of a Highland Park house fire with two counts of murder in connection to their killings. Jeffrey Austwick, 54, was apprehended at a park in St. Louis after fleeing the area … Read more
Highland Park, Illinois – Two men were tragically found dead at the scene of a house fire early Wednesday morning, with the Lake County Coroner’s office confirming that both individuals died from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities received reports of a house fire in the 1700 block of Park Avenue West around 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday. … Read more
HIGHLAND, Calif. – A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy found themselves in a harrowing situation when they were attacked by a violent mob of teenagers and young adults during an illegal street takeover in Highland. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highland and Victoria avenues, where around 100 individuals had gathered for the street … Read more
Highland Park, Illinois – A generous donation of $1 million from Jon and Mindy Gray is set to support the construction of a permanent memorial honoring the seven victims of the Highland Park mass shooting. The City of Highland Park recently announced the Grays’ contribution, marking a significant step towards creating a space of remembrance … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – The Highland Park recreation director has been terminated from her position due to her ongoing struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a mass shooting incident. The city council voted 6-1 to remove the director from her position, sparking debate and controversy within the community. The former director, who had been … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – The former recreation director of Highland Park, Illinois describes the chaos and trauma of the mass shooting that occurred during the July 4th celebrations. The fired director details the harrowing experience and the impact it has had on the community. The mass shooting took place at a park in Highland Park, … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – The suspect in the tragic mass shooting at the 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois remains in a segregated jail unit after violating jail rules, according to a statement from Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli on Sunday. Covelli confirmed that Robert Crimo III used another inmate’s PIN … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — Alleged Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III has changed his mind about representing himself in court. Last month, the 23-year-old expressed his desire to act as his own attorney. However, during a recent court hearing, he opted for a public defender instead. Crimo is facing 21 counts of murder … Read more