Highland Park Shooting Suspect Indicted on 117 Counts

Wednesday, 27 July 2022 16:45

By Linda Morgan

Robert Crimo III faces 21 counts of first-degree murder.

The man accused of firing shots during an Independence Day parade in Chicago has been indicted on 117 counts.

The Lake County State's Attorney's office says Robert Crimo III has been indicted on 21 first degree murder counts - three counts for each person who died.

He has also been indicted by a grand jury on 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery.

The day after the shooting, Crimo was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder.

Crimo has been accused of firing an assault rifle from a rooftop, killing seven people.

He's due back in court on August 3rd.

More from Local News

NRP Warn of Financial Institution Scam

They say criminals phone someone, and attempt to get access to credit or debit cards
MPP Demands Local Workers for Skyway

Jennie Stevens accused the government of selling jobs to the lowest foreign bidders as it prepares to build another bridge
MPP Calls Out "Gov't Meddling"

Wayne Gates says the Ontario government shouldn't be picking out new Regional Chair, after the death of Jim Bradley
Port Colborne Considers Growth Plan

It's meant to help with growth of infrastructure in the East Side Employment Lands district
Man Arrested in St. Catharines Home

Police closed off a number of roads today
Woman's Body Found in Park

Update: Police confirm it was a murder, after a woman's body was found at Charles Daley Park this week, with traumatic injuries
New Home For Marineland Whales Possible

Federal government still has to approve the idea in Nova Scotia
Downtown Buildings Not Used Properly: Mayor

Jim Diodati says there are things they want to improve on

Highland Park Shooting Suspect Indicted on 117 Counts

Share

More from Local News