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Robert Crimo III Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Highland Park Parade Shooting

Robert Crimo III was sentenced to life in prison for the July 4, 2022 mass shooting that killed seven and injured dozens in Highland Park, Illinois.

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    The case has moved slowly, in part because Crimo backed out of a plea deal, fired his public defenders and reversed his decision to represent himself.

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  2. Highland Park Parade Mass Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

    The man responsible for the shooting deaths of seven people at a July 4th parade near Chicago in 2022 was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Thursday.

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  3. Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison without parole

    The gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday.

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  6. Suburban Chicago man sentenced to life in prison without parole for July Fourth shooting

    Several survivors spoke about the need for gun control during their impact statements, saying there was no reason for Crimo to have the AR-15-style assault rifle he used to fire 83 bullets at spectators over a 40-second period.

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Updated: Apr 24th, 2025, 3:30 PM ET

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Robert Crimo III received seven consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the July 4, 2022, shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, which resulted in seven deaths and injured 48 others. The judge, Victoria Rossetti, condemned Crimo for his "complete disregard for human life," adding that he is beyond rehabilitation. Survivors and victims’ families testified emotionally at the sentencing, speaking on the long-lasting trauma from the event. Crimo had previously pleaded guilty to the charges and did not attend the sentencing. His father, Robert Crimo Jr., was sentenced for facilitating his son’s gun license.

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  • Robert Crimo III was sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences without parole for his actions during the Highland Park parade shooting, reflecting the impact on the victims and community.

  • Judge Victoria Rossetti emphasized the profound trauma caused by the shooting and the importance of accountability, noting the inability to fully understand Crimo's motives.

  • The case highlights regulatory issues surrounding gun ownership and the responsibility of parents in ensuring their children do not access firearms.

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