Robert Crimo III, 24, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, three counts for each person killed, as well as 48 counts of attempted murder.
A suburban Chicago man accused of killing seven people and injuring 48 others in the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, agreed to flip his plea to guilty in court on Monday.
Robert Crimo III, 24, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder – three counts for each person killed – as well as 48 counts of attempted murder. He initially pleaded not guilty to all 69 charges.
In court, the judge asked Crimo if he understood there would not be a trial should he plead guilty. Crimo responded that he understood and changed his plea to guilty on all charges.
A sentencing hearing for Crimo is set for April 23.
HIGHLAND PARK PARADE SHOOTING SUSPECT ROBERT CRIMO III DECLINES PLEA DEAL
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Fox News’ Patrick McGovern contributed to this report.
