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At such conferences, judges usually inquire of the prosecutors and defense attorneys to ensure that a case is proceeding without issue.

A judge on Saturday set bond at $50,000 for the father of an Illinois man charged with killing seven people at a July 4 parade.

Prosecutors said Robert Crimo Jr. took an “unjustified risk” in signing his son’s gun ownership application in 2019.

Democrats in the Illinois House filed a bill that would to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and eliminate the ability for most people under 21 to obtain a gun permit in the state.

Victims and families filed suit against Smith & Wesson and two gun shops, along with the shooting suspect and his father.

Nearly a dozen lawsuits in Illinois accuse gun-maker Smith & Wesson of illegally targeting young men at risk of violence with ads for firearms.

Some familiar with Illinois law say public details of the Highland Park shooting case appear to suggest an intervention could have been considered and authorities should examine why it was not.

The man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

Shooting July Fourth Parade FILE - This photo provided by the Lake County Major Crime Task Force shows Robert Crimo III. Lake County prosecutors in late July announced that a grand jury had indicted Crimo on the charges. The prosecutors had previously filed seven murder charges against the 21-year-old in the days following the shooting. A representative for the county public defenders office, which is representing Crimo, has said the office does not comment publicly on any cases. An attorney with the office entered Crimo's not guilty plea during Wednesday's court appearance.

Shooting July Fourth Parade FILE - This photo provided by the Lake County Major Crime Task Force shows Robert Crimo III. Lake County prosecutors in late July announced that a grand jury had indicted Crimo on the charges. They had previously filed seven murder charges against the 21-year-old in the days following the shooting. A representative for the county public defenders office, which is representing Crimo, has said the office does not comment publicly on any cases. Prosecutors have said Crimo admitted to the shooting once police arrested him following a hourslong search for the gunman who opened fire from the rooftop of a building along the parade route.

The 21-year-old man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has pleaded not guilty, a week after prosecutors announced he faces 117 felony counts in the attack.

The man accused of opening fire on a July Fourth parade in suburban Chicago has been indicted on 21 first-degree murder counts, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery,

He could face a maximum life in prison after the massacre that killed seven people and injured more than 40. The motive for the attack is unknown.

Shooting July Fourth Parade FILE - This photo provided by the Lake County Major Crime Task Force shows Robert Crimo III. Prosecutors previously filed seven murder charges against Robert E. Crimo III. Prosecutors have said Crimo, 21, admitted to the shooting when police arrested him following an hourslong search on July 4. Under Illinois law, prosecutors can ask a grand jury to determine whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial. Grand jury proceedings aren’t open to the public and defense attorneys cannot cross-examine witnesses.

Highland Park parade shooting: What you need to know Robert Crimo III has confessed to firing on the parade to investigators. >> Read more trending newsEarlier, authorities said they had filed seven murder charges against Robert E. Crimo III, 21, in connection to the mass shooting during the parade in Highland Park. On Wednesday, the Lake County State’s attorney’s Office presented evidence to a grand jury to indict Crimo on 117 counts, officials said. The charges account for “each victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment, or shrapnel,” prosecutors said. Previously, prosecutors said that Crimo carried out a “pre-meditated and calculated attack” as revelers gathered for Fourth of July festivities in Highland Park.

Crimo, 21, already faced seven counts of first-degree murder for the shootings. The indictments announced Wednesday add an additional 14 counts of first-degree murder for a total of 21 — three counts for each of the seven people killed.

CHICAGO — (AP) — The man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has been indicted by a grand jury on 21 first-degree murder counts, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated batteryProsecutors previously filed seven murder charges against Robert E. Crimo III. Prosecutors have said Crimo, 21, admitted to the shooting when police arrested him following an hourslong search on July 4. Under Illinois law, prosecutors can ask a grand jury to determine whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial. Grand jury proceedings aren’t open to the public and defense attorneys cannot cross-examine witnesses. During a court hearing presenting the murder charges, Lake County prosecutors said police found more than 80 spent shell casings on the rooftop of a building along the parade route and the semi-automatic rifle used in the attack on the ground nearby.

A grand jury has indicted the man accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, on 117 felony counts.

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — (AP) — A business district that had been blocked since a July 4 parade mass shooting that left seven people dead reopened Sunday morning in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Investigators say Crimo, of neighboring Highwood, legally purchased five weapons and planned the attack for weeks before he climbed onto the roof of a business along the parade route and opened fire. Authorities say Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the fleeing crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated a second attack. He returned to the Highland Park area and his car was spotted by police. Miller expressed hope Highland Park will recover.

A business district that had been blocked since the deadly July 4 parade mass shooting in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park has reopened.

In an obituary, he was remembered for his love of his large family — he was survived by his wife, Maria, four daughters, four siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juliana Stratton, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and Highland Park's police chief, Lou Jogmen. Uvaldo died Wednesday at an Evanston hospital from wounds suffered during the attack on the parade. Investigators reported that Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the fleeing crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated a second attack. He returned to the Highland Park area and his car was spotted by police.

Friends, neighbors and dignitaries paid their respects Saturday to the family of Eduardo Uvaldo, one of the seven people who were killed in the attack on a July Fourth parade near Chicago.

In an obituary, he was remembered for his love of his large family — he was survived by his wife, Maria, four daughters, four siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juliana Stratton, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and Highland Park's police chief, Lou Jogmen. Uvaldo died Wednesday at an Evanston hospital from wounds suffered during the attack on the parade. Investigators reported that Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the fleeing crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated a second attack. He returned to the Highland Park area and his car was spotted by police.

Friends, neighbors and dignitaries have paid their respects to the family of Eduardo Uvaldo, one of the seven people who were killed in the attack on a July Fourth parade near Chicago.

The first funerals for the seven people killed when a gunman fired at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park got underway on Friday.

Synagogue members at North Shore Congregation Israel in Highland Park remembered 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim as a dedicated member of their community who coordinated bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies and and taught preschool classes. Robert E. Crimo III, the accused 21-year-old gunman, has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. Investigators reported that Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the fleeing crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated a second attack. He returned to the Highland Park area, and his car was spotted by police. Questions remain about whether Crimo should have been able to legally purchase firearms in Illinois.

Services are scheduled for 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim, 88-year-old Stephen Straus and 78-year-old Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza. Robert E. Crimo III, the accused 21-year-old gunman, was charged Wednesday with seven counts of first-degree murder in the attack Monday morning. Services for another victim, 69-year-old Eduardo Uvaldo, are scheduled for Saturday. Investigators have said the accused shooter, who lived in neighboring Highwood, legally purchased five weapons and planned the violent attack for weeks before he climbed to the roof of a business along the parade route and opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle. Investigators reported that Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisconsin, area where he contemplated a second attack before returning to the Highland Park area where his car was spotted by police.

Services are scheduled for 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim, 88-year-old Stephen Straus and 78-year-old Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza through Friday. Robert E. Crimo III, the accused 21-year-old gunman, was charged Wednesday with murdering seven people. Services for another of the victims, 69-year-old Eduardo Uvaldo, are scheduled for Saturday. Investigators reported that Crimo fled the parade by blending in with the crowd, then drove to the Madison, Wisc. area where he contemplated a second attack before returning to the Highland Park area where his car was spotted by police.

Anti-gun violence advocates are encouraged to see police and prosecutors investigating anyone who may have contributed to the attack, including the accused shooter's parents. More often, they face civil lawsuits where legal standards of proof are less stringent. The prosecutor there has said no one else is expected to be criminally charged, although court filings indicate the parents may face at least one lawsuit. WHY IS IT RARE FOR PARENTS TO FACE CHARGES? In 2020, the mother of an Indiana teen was placed on probation for failing to remove guns from her home after her mentally ill son threatened to kill students.

The parents of the Illinois man charged with opening fire on a July 4 parade are now under scrutiny in the attack that killed seven people.

The suspected gunman’s background appears to be exactly what lawmakers were targeting in the new law.

One focus is on the state’s so-called red-flag law, which is intended to temporarily take away guns from people with potentially violent behavior. Here's a look at Illinois’ red-flag and gun-licensing laws, and whether they could have been applied to Crimo:WHAT IS ILLINOIS' RED-FLAG LAW? Illinois' red-flag law, as in many states, is a civil matter. Illinois legislation in 2021 included provisions to increase awareness of the state’s red-flag laws and how to use them. Red-flag laws in some states permit doctors, teachers and colleagues to file requests, while others limit filings solely to law enforcement.

One focus is on the state’s so-called red-flag law, which is intended to temporarily take away guns from people with potentially violent behavior. Here's a look at Illinois’ red-flag and gun-licensing laws, and whether they could have been applied to Crimo:WHAT IS ILLINOIS' RED-FLAG LAW? Illinois' red-flag law, as in many states, is a civil matter. Illinois legislation in 2021 included provisions to increase awareness of the state’s red-flag laws and how to use them. Red-flag laws in some states permit doctors, teachers and colleagues to file requests, while others limit filings solely to law enforcement.

Days after a rooftop gunman killed seven people at a parade, attention has turned to how the assailant obtained multiple guns and whether the laws on Illinois books could have prevented the Independence Day massacre.

The parade shooting left another American community — this time affluent Highland Park, home to about 30,000 people near the Lake Michigan shore — reeling. Police in April 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said. Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said Crimo applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb's stance. Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.

Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said Crimo applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. At the July 4 parade, the shots were initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of revelers fled in terror. In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb's stance. Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.

Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said Crimo applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb's stance. Under Illinois law, gun purchases can be denied to people convicted of felonies, addicted to narcotics or those deemed capable of harming themselves or others. Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.

Authorities said they had “insufficient basis” to deny the application, despite relatives reporting that Robert E. Crimo III had threatened to “kill everyone.”

Illinois state police, who issue gun owners’ licenses, said Crimo applied for a license in December 2019, when he was 19. In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines. A local doctor and the Illinois State Rifle Association quickly challenged the liberal suburb's stance. Under Illinois law, gun purchases can be denied to people convicted of felonies, addicted to narcotics or those deemed capable of harming themselves or others. Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 4-year-old son woke up screaming later that night.

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Authorities charged Robert E. Crimo III with seven counts of first-degree murder Tuesday but said there was no definitive motive for the rampage.

Shooting July Fourth Parade Members of the FBI's evidence response team remove personal belongings one day after a mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — (AP) — A prosecutor in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that the gunman accused of attacking an Independence Day parade has been charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. Police in April 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said. Shapiro, the Highland Park resident who fled the parade with his family, said his 2-year-old son woke up screaming later that night. Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago, Mike Householder in Highland Park and Mike Balsamo in New York also contributed.

Shooting July Fourth Parade Members of the FBI's evidence response team remove personal belongings one day after a mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. Police in 2019 also responded to a reported suicide attempt by the suspect, Covelli said. In 2013, Highland Park officials approved a ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds. Associated Press writers Don Babwin in Chicago, Mike Householder in Highland Park and Mike Balsamo in New York also contributed.

Shooting July Fourth-Parade A man removes two children's scooters one day after a mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — (AP) — The gunman who targeted an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago fired more than 70 rounds and evaded initial capture by blending into the fleeing crowd, police said Tuesday. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director for North American affairs, said on Twitter that two Mexicans were also wounded.

Highland Park parade shooting: What you need to know A person of interest sought in connection with the mass shooting was taken into custody. During the shooting, Covelli said in the news conference, that Crimo was dressed in woman’s clothing to blend in and to obscure his tattoos. Police believe Crimo was acting alone and the shooting was random. Crimo led officers on a manhunt that ended with a traffic stop and short chase Monday evening that led to his arrest, the AP said. >> Highland Park parade shooting: What we know about the victimsThe Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering told the “Today” show Tuesday morning that the gun used in the shooting on Monday was legally obtained.

Shooting July Fourth-Parade A man removes two children's scooters one day after a mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. Authorities initially said Crimo, whose father once ran for mayor of Highland Park, was 22, but an FBI bulletin and Crimo's social media said he was 21. Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director for North American affairs, said on Twitter that two Mexicans were also wounded.

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering tells NPR that charges against the suspected shooter are expected shortly. Here's what else we know as of Tuesday.

Shooting-July Fourth Parade A Lake County police officer walks down Central Ave in Highland Park on Monday, July 4, 2022, after a shooter fired on the northern suburb's Fourth of July parade. They identified no motive for the attack in Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on Chicago’s north shore. The July 4 shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director for North American affairs, said on Twitter that two Mexicans were also wounded.

The man accused of opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles.

Many roads and businesses in Highland Park will remain closed Tuesday as the FBI conducts an investigation, the mayor said.

Shooting July Fourth Parade Law enforcement conduct a search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. “There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home. Several nearby cities canceled events including parades and fireworks, some of them noting that the Highland Park shooter was still at large. More than 100 law enforcement officers were called to the parade scene or dispatched to find the suspected shooter. More than a dozen police officers on Monday evening surrounded a home listed as an address for Crimo in Highland Park.

Residents had come to Highland Park to celebrate America — and confronted an explosion of violence now common in this nation.

Police say a gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.