The Latest Breaking News from Highland Park

Highland Park has formed backdrop for iconic 1980s movies, from ‘Risky Business’ to ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’

Before Monday’s tragic mass shooting, affluent Highland Park, Illinois, had another claim to fame – as the film set for several iconic 1980s movies.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2022

What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect Robert Crimo III

During the attack he was dressed in women's clothing, which investigators believe he did to conceal his identity and facial tattoos.

Axios · Jul 5, 2022

Biden orders US flags to half mast in honour of Highland Park shooting victims

US flags will fly half-mast until sunset on 9 July

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Gun used in Highland Park shooting that left 6 dead and dozens injured was purchased legally in Illinois, authorities say

CHICAGO — The gun that was used in the Highland Park mass shooting was purchased legally in Illinois, authorities and Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering told the Tribune.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2022

Suspect in Highland Park shooting planned attack for several weeks, authorities say

CHICAGO — The man suspected of killing at least six people and injuring more than 30 others Monday morning during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park planned the attack for several weeks before he climbed a fire escape ladder and fired on the crowd from the roof of…

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2022

Highland Park shooting person of interest Robert Crimo went to Trump rally dressed as Where’s Waldo

Robert Crimo was taken into custody on Monday night following an eight-hour manhunt

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Highland Park mayor reveals she was Robert Crimo’s Cub Scout leader: ‘How did somebody become this angry?’

‘It’s one of those things where you step back and you say, “What happened?” How did somebody become this angry, this hateful to then take it out on innocent people,’ said Mayor Nancy Rotering

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Suspect in Highland Park shooting is charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder

Officials expect the charges to run in the dozens, and — if convicted — suspect Robert "Bobby" Crimo III could face a mandatory life sentence without parole.

WEKU · Jul 5, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene shares photoshopped image of Robert Crimo while pushing baseless shooting claims

No evidence has emerged to suggest alleged shooter Robert Crimo III was mentally ill or an abuser of drugs

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Who are the victims of the Highland Park mass shooting?

The first details have begun to emerge about the victims killed in the July 4 massacre at Highland Park

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022