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Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Robert Crimo III, 24, pleaded guilty to killing seven people and injuring 48 during the Highland Park July 4 parade shooting in 2022, just before his trial was set to begin.
Judge Victoria Rossetti accepted Crimo's plea, which means he will serve life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for April 23.
Crimo's shooting occurred from a rooftop, and he admitted to all counts of attempted murder in his plea.
Survivors and their families have filed lawsuits against the rifle's maker and authorities for negligence related to the shooting.

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WGN 9

No 'deal' in Highland Park Shooting trial. Here's what an 'open plea' means.

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — In a stunning twist, Robert Crimo III on Monday morning pleaded guilty to murder charges connected to the mass shooting at the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade, killing seven. The development came just as opening statements were to begin in the trial that was set after Crimo rejected an earlier deal from prosecutors. In June 2024, he was expected to accept a plea deal and give victims and relatives a chance to…

4 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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Sky News UK

Robert E Crimo: Man pleads guilty to killing seven people in Chicago Independence Day parade shooting

Robert E Crimo III changed his plea on murder and attempted charges just moments before opening statements at his trial, which had been expected to last a month.

4 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Wisconsin State Journal

Man pleads guilty in mass shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade; he came to Madison after attack

Robert E. Crimo III unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in Highland Park and then fled to the Madison area, where he contemplated shooting up another parade here.

5 hours ago·Madison, United States

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The Pantagraph

Defendant pleads guilty to Highland Park parade shooting as trial begins

Robert E. Crimo III pleaded guilty Monday to killing seven people and injuring dozens when he opened fire on a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park.

5 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

Suspect pleads guilty in Illinois parade shooting that killed 7

Robert Crimo III pleaded guilty to multiple counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 4th, 2022 shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Ill., that killed seven people and wounded dozens more.

5 hours ago·United States

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