The man accused of opening fire on a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and killing seven people is about to stand trial nearly three years after the attack
Jury selection is set to begin for the murder trial of Robert Crimo III, accused of killing seven people during a July 4, 2022, parade in Highland Park, Illinois. The trial, delayed for nearly three years due in part to Crimo's erratic behavior, will address charges including 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery. Crimo, who has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, is accused of firing from a rooftop during the parade, causing panic and chaos. The city canceled the parade the following year but resumed it in 2024 with a memorial and a 2025 theme emphasizing community resilience. The high-profile case may complicate jury selection, with attorneys expected to carefully vet potential jurors.
