Bombshell breaking new reporting from ABC News 7 out of Chicago now reveals that the Lake County (IL) State’s Attorney’s Office has officially confirmed that Highland Park shooter Bobby Crimo has now been indicted on a staggering total of 117 counts in connection to his Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park, IL.
According to officials and reporting from ABC News 7, Robert “Bobby” Crimo III has been charged with “21 counts of first-degree murder – three counts for each of the victims killed. He has also been charged with 48 additional counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm for each victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment, or shrapnel, officials said.”
Illinois’ State Attorney Eric Rinehart released a statement in the aftermath of the news:
I want to thank law enforcement and the prosecutors who presented evidence to the grand jury today. Our investigation continues, and our victim specialists are working around the clock to support all those affected by this crime that led to 117 felony counts being filed today.”
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As it stands, Bobby Crimo will appear before the courts on Wednesday, August 3, at 11 a.m. for his arraignment.
Officials have stated that there will be no preliminary hearing on July 28th.
Read the full reporting on the matter from ABC News 7 out of Chicago here.
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