Highland Park, Ill. — A 23-year-old man has been convicted of arson, an act committed while he was released on bond following charges related to the homicide of a local businessman. Nicholas M. Caban was found guilty last month of setting fire to a trailer at Lou’s Garage in Lake Forest on October 7, 2022. … Read more
Highland Park, IL – An Illinois court has delivered a life sentence without parole to a man convicted of murdering seven people at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park last year. The tragic event not only left the community in mourning but also reignited debates over gun control and public safety measures. Robert Crimo … Read more
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — In a somber courtroom in suburban Chicago, survivors and family members of victims killed in the 2022 Independence Day parade mass shooting faced the perpetrator’s empty seat during a sentencing hearing. The gunman, Robert E. Crimo III, had chosen not to attend, leaving his chair conspicuously vacant as dozens recounted the trauma … Read more
Waukegan, Ill. — At a sentencing hearing on Wednesday, witnesses and survivors of a mass shooting at a 2022 Independence Day parade emotionally recounted their harrowing experiences, though the gunman, Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, chose not to appear in court. Last month, Crimo, 24, admitted guilt to 69 charges, including 21 counts of murder, … Read more
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, MI — A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday in Highland Township when a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot in what appears to be a domestic dispute turned deadly. Authorities rushed to a residence after receiving a distress call from a man who claimed to have shot both his fiancée and himself. The Oakland … Read more
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — In a sobering courtroom moment, Robert Crimo III formally admitted to a horrendous act of violence that marred a Fourth of July parade in 2022, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and injuries to dozens more. The plea of guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder was entered as … Read more
CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, Canada — The local community and beyond are mourning the tragic loss of Michael Giffen, a devoted family man and respected former educator, whose unexpected death has left a void in the hearts of many. Giffen, 55, was killed when a roof collapsed at Giffen’s Country Market, a beloved family-run business in Glen … Read more
Lake County, Ill. – A pivotal court ruling expected on Thursday could permit victims and surviving families of the tragic Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park to attend the trial of the accused gunman, Robert Crimo III. This decision comes ahead of jury selection scheduled for the following Monday, as the community and nation … Read more
Augusta, Ga. — A grim discovery early Thursday morning on Highland Avenue in Augusta led to a homicide investigation after authorities found a man deceased with a gunshot wound. Richmond County law enforcement responded to the incident following a distress call about shots being fired shortly after 7 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies encountered an unresponsive … Read more
In Enga, Papua New Guinea, a tragic shooting occurred on a public bus, resulting in multiple fatalities. The violence erupted when a tribal group ambushed the bus as it traveled through the rugged terrain of the highlands region, highlighting persistent law and order challenges in the area. Authorities confirmed that the attack led to the … Read more