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Highland Park Parade Shooter Declines Plea Deal, Opting for Trial Over Life Sentence

Highland Park, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the 23-year-old man charged with the deadly shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park last year, declined a plea deal on Wednesday that would have resulted in a life sentence. The rejection unfolded nearly two years after the tragic event that left seven dead and dozens injured. The proposed agreement, under negotiation for some time, would have seen Crimo plead guilty to murder among other …

Murder Suspect in Highland Park Shooting of Brothers Captured in St. Louis

Highland Park, Illinois – A man suspected of shooting two brothers to death in Highland Park is now in custody, authorities confirmed Friday. Jeffrey Austwick allegedly killed his brothers, Marc Austwick of Lake Forest and John Austwick of Mundelein, before setting their mother’s house on fire. The bodies were discovered by firefighters responding to a house fire at the residence. The tragic incident unfolded as the Austwick brothers were meeting to discuss the estate of …

House Fire Tragedy: Brothers Found Dead in Highland Park Identified as Victims of Gunshot Wounds

Highland Park, Illinois – Two brothers were tragically discovered deceased following a house fire in Highland Park, a northern suburb, on Wednesday morning. Authorities later confirmed that both men had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Marc Austwick, 63, from Lake Forest, and John Austwick, 60, from Mundelein, according to the Lake County Coroner’s office. Responding to reports of flames erupting from the roof of a residence on Park Avenue West …

Brother Charged with Murder After Double Homicide at Highland Park House Fire

Highland Park, Illinois – The younger brother of two men found shot to death at the scene of a house fire in Highland Park has been charged with their murders, authorities announced. Jeffrey Austwick, 54, was taken into custody in St. Louis after fleeing the area following the killings of his brothers, Marc Austwick, 63, and John Austwick, 60. The brothers were discovered dead at the house fire on Park Avenue West. The Lake County …

Gunshot Deaths of Brothers in Highland Park House Fire Under Investigation

HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois – Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Highland Park, where two men were discovered dead at the scene of a house fire early Wednesday morning. The Lake County Coroner’s office revealed that both individuals had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, adding a grim layer to the already heartbreaking incident. Authorities were alerted to the blaze in the 1700 block of Park Avenue West around 3:50 a.m., prompting a swift response from police …

Gunshot Victims Found Dead in Highland Park House Fire Tragedy

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – The Lake County Coroner’s office confirmed that two men found dead at the scene of a house fire in Highland Park early Wednesday morning had both died from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities were alerted to the incident in the 1700 block of Park Avenue West at around 3:50 a.m. when police and firefighters responded to reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered two adult men, believed to be …

Attack on Sheriff’s Cruiser in Highland Leaves Authorities ‘Disturbed’

Highland, California – A recent attack on a sheriff’s cruiser has left authorities in Highland concerned, describing the incident as “disturbing.” The deputy’s decision to drive away from the violent scene instead of engaging with the crowd may have averted a potentially deadly confrontation, according to a sheriff’s department spokesperson. The attack highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in maintaining public safety in the face of escalating tensions. With the risk of violence against officers …

Disturbing Attack on Sheriff’s Cruiser in Highland Caught on Video, Deputy’s Decision Praised

Highland, California – Authorities in Highland deemed an attack on a sheriff’s cruiser as ‘disturbing’ after a violent crowd targeted the vehicle. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, prompted a response from the sheriff’s department. According to a spokesperson for the department, the deputy behind the wheel of the cruiser chose to drive away from the scene rather than engage with the aggressive crowd. This decision possibly avoided what could have escalated into a …

“Teen Mob Attacks San Bernardino Deputy During Illegal Street Takeover in Highland” – Deputy Unharmed as 15-Year-Old Arrested for Carjacking Attempt

Highland, California – A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy encountered a violent mob of teenagers and young adults during an illegal street takeover in Highland, resulting in a disturbing incident that unfolded at the intersection of Highland and Victoria avenues. The deputy managed to drive away unharmed as more than a dozen individuals were seen kicking and punching the patrol vehicle in a shocking display of aggression. The incident occurred as approximately 100 people had …

Gray Donates $1 Million for Highland Park Mass Shooting Memorial

HIGHLAND PARK, IL: A generous donation of $1 million has been made by a Highland Park native and his wife to aid in the creation of a permanent memorial for the seven victims of the tragic mass shooting that took place in the city. Jon Gray, a President and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone, along with his wife Mindy Gray, are the benefactors behind this significant contribution. The City of Highland Park recently announced the …