On April 24, 2025, Robert E. Crimo III was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the mass shooting during the July 4, 2022, parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Crimo, 24, pleaded guilty in March to seven counts of first-degree murder and 48 counts of attempted murder, just before his trial was set to begin.
Lake County Judge Victoria Rossetti imposed seven consecutive life sentences, one for each person killed, and an additional 50 years for each of the 48 attempted murder counts. The judge described Crimo as “irretrievably depraved” and “beyond rehabilitation.”
During the sentencing, survivors and victims’ families provided emotional testimonies, recounting the trauma and loss they had endured. Crimo chose not to attend the hearing, a decision that elicited mixed reactions from those present.
The attack, which lasted approximately 40 seconds, resulted in seven deaths and injuries to 48 others. Crimo fired 83 rounds from a rooftop using a high-powered rifle. Among the victims were individuals ranging in age from 8 to 88, including a married couple who died shielding their young son.
Crimo’s sentencing brings a legal conclusion to a tragedy that has left lasting scars on the Highland Park community. While the sentence cannot undo the harm caused, it represents a measure of justice for the victims and their families.
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