Church holds procession for prayer and healing in wake of Highland Park parade massacre
As we continue to honor the victims of the Highland Park parade massacre, the community honored them in a way of their own on Saturday.
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As we continue to honor the victims of the Highland Park parade massacre, the community honored them in a way of their own on Saturday.
Services will be held Friday for three of the victims of the Highland Park shooting.
The parade route is still the scene of an investigation as police and FBI continue to comb through the area for evidence.
The shooting happened at a block party in Gary just after midnight, according to police.
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
"I'm heartbroken and I can't even believe it right now."
Police said the girl was standing in the street, in the 8600 block of South Halsted Street around 12:40 a.m.
"Mothers are not supposed to be burying their babies. Mothers are not supposed to be grieving their sons," Jamyle Cannon said.
Residents are still without power -- meaning no air conditioning during dangerous heat.
"No, it's not safe. There's no lights. There's nothing."
After a week of back and forth, the parade is back on for this Sunday.
There's a lot to look forward to this weekend.
The attacks date back to May 27. Police said they believe it's the same man in all of the attacks. CBS 2 has tallied least eight attacks since the end of May.
Gun violence is on the rise around the country, and here in Chicago.
Police are warning residents in the Avondale, Logan Square, and Irving Park areas of recent armed robberies involving a man with a machete.