SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HIGHLAND PARK SHOOTER GUILTY PLEA

WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), representative for Highland Park, Illinois, released the following statement in response to the Highland Park shooter pleading guilty to 69 counts of murder and attempted murder. At the Highland Park Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2022, the shooter, hiding on a nearby rooftop, fired 83 shots in less than a minute – murdering seven people, wounding 48 others, and traumatizing the entire community.   

“More than two years ago, the now convicted murderer stole seven beloved souls from us, wounded dozens more, and forever changed our community. He deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison. I am relieved by his guilty plea which will bring at least some sense of closure for the families of the murdered and wounded, and for our community.

 “July 4, 2022 left a deep scar on the Highland Park community, one that will never fully heal. But with the strength of a united community, the love from neighboring villages and towns, and the resolve to do all we can to stop this from happening again, Highland Park is standing strong and on the path to healing. 

 “We will never forget the lives stolen on that terrible day and will forever remember their vibrant lives and beautiful spirits. Nor will we leave behind those who are still healing – physically and emotionally. 

“Highland Park Strong, forever.”  

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