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Scenes from a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that was created to honor those who lost their lives at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.

Manuel Martinez

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Scenes from a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that was created to honor those who lost their lives at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.

Manuel Martinez

Highland Park shooting victims, families are suing gunmaker Smith & Wesson, others

Scenes from a makeshift memorial on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, that was created to honor those who lost their lives at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park.

Manuel Martinez

   

The nearly dozen suits, filed in Lake County, claims the shooting was “predictable and preventable.” They add to the over 100 charges the shooter already faces, which include first-degree murder, attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.

Reset get the details and learns how the suit could impact the alleged shooter’s pending criminal case.

GUEST: Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times

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