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35% of US executions ‘botched’ in 2022 as use of capital punishment remains near 50-year lows, report says

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Prosecutors charge father of alleged Illinois parade shooter with felonies for sponsoring son’s firearm ID card

CHICAGO — Lake County prosecutors announced Friday they have charged Robert Crimo Jr., father of alleged Highland Park parade shooter Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, with felony reckless conduct for sponsoring his son’s firearm owner’s identification card.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Does lax enforcement of Illinois gun legislation violate victims’ civil rights?

As Illinois Democrats continue to seek a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines after the Highland Park massacre on July 4, critics of gun safety laws voice a familiar rebuttal:

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‘We need help.’ In first Highland Park council meeting since mass shooting, mayor renews call for federal assault weapons ban

CHICAGO — Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering continued to call for a federal ban on assault-style weapons Monday during the City Council’s first meeting since the Independence Day mass shooting.

Chicago Tribune

Officer recalls arresting Highland Park shooting suspect: ‘I was shocked he gave up this easy’

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Two weeks after he spotted and participated in the arrest of the alleged Highland Park parade shooter on July 4, North Chicago police officer Gary Grayer is still playing the sequence back in his mind.

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In wake of Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois State Police move to retain ‘clear and present danger’ reports

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Police has issued an emergency rule that will allow the agency to retain and expand the use of reports on people found to pose a “clear and present danger” to themselves of others even if they don’t have a current firearm owner’s identification card or…

Chicago Tribune

Police records paint picture of turbulent home life for alleged gunman in Highland Park mass shooting

CHICAGO — Highland Park police were called to the family home of the alleged Independence Day parade sniper at least nine times between 2010 and 2014 in response to domestic disputes, according to newly released police records.

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New American traditions born of violence

What keeps us playing out the terrible rituals we've built around senseless deaths?

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Highland Park suspect allegedly owned foldable rifle maker says can be stored in a backpack

The manufacture advertises that the weapon is simple to operate and can be broken down so that it can be easily stored in a backpack, but still be quickly deployed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why the Highland Park suspect represents a different kind of violent extremism

The Highland Park shooting suspect doesn't seem to be associated with a ideological or political bent. But extremism researchers say these kinds of acts may actually be part of a troubling new trend.

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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

The quiet neighbor few noticed — but police say man planned a mass shooting for weeks

Paul Crimo said he had no inkling his nephew, Bobby Crimo, was planning the Fourth of July attack. Church members and neighbors also said they had no suspicions.

Chicago Sun-Times

22-year-old arrested in connection with Highland Park shooting apparently posted series of videos; investigators turn to source of rifle

CHICAGO — The search for a 22-year-old man who authorities suspected of opening fire at the Highland Park Independence Day parade, killing at least six people and wounding more than two dozen others, ended Monday evening when he was taken into custody on the North Shore.

Chicago Tribune

Frantic 8-hour manhunt ends with Highland Park shooting suspect’s arrest

Police identified the shooting suspect as Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, a 22-year-old who remained on the loose for more than eight hours after the attack in the affluent suburb’s downtown.

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6 dead and 2 dozen others wounded at parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park; police arrest person suspected in shooting

CHICAGO — On an idyllic summer morning, from a rooftop high above the Highland Park Independence Day parade, a gunman aimed down at the floats and lawn chairs and strollers and opened fire.

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Chicago July Fourth parade shooting: 'Person of interest' now in custody

Robert Crimo, 22, has been named a person of interest

Chicago Tribune

6 dead and 2 dozen others wounded at parade in Chicago suburb; police identify person of interest, who remains at large

CHICAGO — A gunman opened fire on the Highland Park Independence Day parade, killing at least six people and wounding more than two dozen others in the latest mass shooting incident to terrorize an American community.

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