The Latest Breaking News from Nancy Rotering

Highland Park shooting: Robert Crimo’s parents say they had ‘zero’ role in July 4 parade attack

A toddler was orphaned after his father shielded him from semi-automatic gunfire in the Independence Day parade shooting in Illinois.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Highland Park shooting: Suspect charged with 7 counts of murder

Officials say the suspect planned the mass shooting for weeks and had used a legally obtained weapon in the attack.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2022

Kamala Harris visits Highland Park after July 4th parade massacre: “Should never have happened”

Overnight, two colonies of national and local broadcast press set up shop in the suburb, bracketing the east and west sides of the barricaded Central Avenue.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2022

Highland Park shooting suspect Robert Crimo has bizarre obsession with the number 47

Suspected gunman left extensive digital footprint in which he frequently referenced the number 47

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2022

Suspect planned Highland Park July 4 shooting for weeks: official

Officials say the suspected shooter planned for weeks, wore women’s clothes as disguise and bought rifles legally.

Al Jazeera · 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

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

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