Highland Park shooting: Crimo’s parents retain firm of R. Kelly lawyer, issue statement, reports say
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – The parents of the man charged in connection with the deadly mass shooting at an Illinois Fourth of July parade have retained the firm of a high-profile attorney and issued their first public statement since their son’s arrest, multiple news outlets are reporting.
According to WGN-TV and WMAQ-TV, attorney Steve Greenberg, whose clients have included singer R. Kelly, said his law firm has been retained to represent the parents of suspected Highland Park gunman Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, 21. Greenberg added that the family has retained attorneys Tom Durkin and Josh Herman to represent Crimo III, WGN reported.
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In a Tuesday evening tweet, Greenberg said the parents “wish that we share the following: ‘We are all mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, and this is a terrible tragedy for many families, the victims, the paradegoers, the community and our own. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to everybody.’”
Although Greenberg did not identify the parents by name, The New York Times reported that the suspect’s father is Robert Crimo Jr., who ran for office against Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering in 2019. He lost, receiving 28% of the vote, the Lake County Clerk’s Office said on its website.
Highland Park parade shooting: Suspect facing 7 murder counts; ‘dozens’ more charges expected
The statement came the same day authorities charged Crimo III with seven counts of first-degree murder in connection with Monday’s shooting, which left seven people dead and dozens wounded. Authorities said they expect to file additional charges against him in the case, WGN reported.
People gather for a candelight vigil near the scene of a mass shooting the day before at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
A candelight vigil is held near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
People add strips of cloth with names and phrases memorializing the victims at a vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks, near the scene of a mass shooting during a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
People light candles during a vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
People gather for a vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Hillary Heller, Shannon Rowe and Lucy Heller embrace near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
People arrive for a vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
People add strips of cloth with names and phrases memorializing the victims at a vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Orange ribbons adorn the area of a candelight vigil near the scene of a mass shooting yesterday at a Fourth of July parade, on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
A couple goes to lay flowers near the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
A couple goes to lay flowers near the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 5, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
A woman wipes tears after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb, Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Empty chairs are seen on the street after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Law enforcement search in a building after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Law enforcement search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A Law enforcement officer conducts a search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A woman looks outside from her home after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Law enforcement conduct a search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Law enforcement search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
A man carries his belongings after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Students are escorted by police officers as they cross under police tape after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Law enforcement search after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
American flags are pictured after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Empty chairs, a bicycle and a stroller are seen after a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in downtown Highland Park, Ill., a Chicago suburb on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Chairs and blankets are left abandoned after a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
A Fourth of July parade-goer runs for cover after gunfire was heard at the parade Monday morning, July 4, 2022, in a suburb of Chicago.
First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Empty chairs sit along the sidewalk after parade-goers fled Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade after shots were fired, Monday, July 4, 2022 in Chicago.
First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
First responders work the scene of a shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
Terrified parade-goers fled Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade after shots were fired, leaving behind their belongings as they sought safety, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Ill.
