Details emerge about victims of Highland Park Fourth of July shooting

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(Guardian UK) The first details have begun to emerge of the victims of the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois after a lone gunman fired into a crowd of people watching the Chicago suburb’s Fourth of July parade.

The shooting killed six and injured dozens, triggering panic and shock across the US as yet another attack disrupted what is usually a day of patriotic celebration.

The first victim to be identified by their family was 76-year-old grandfather Nicolas Toledo. The New York Times reported that Toledo, who used a wheelchair, had not wanted to attend the parade but needed to stay with his family due to his disabilities.

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His family said that Toledo held dual citizenship with Mexico and had come to live permanently in the US so his family could look after he was injured in a car accident in Highland Park. “We brought him over here so he could have a better life. His sons wanted to take care of him and be more in his life, and then this tragedy happened,” his granddaughter said.

Another victim has been named by a local synagogue as Jacki Sundheim. The North Shore Congregation Israel confirmed to local media that Sundheim was a life-long congregant and staffer. ............(more)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/05/highland-park-fourth-of-july-shooting-victims

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1. "There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief."

Another victim has been named by a local synagogue as Jacki Sundheim. The North Shore Congregation Israel confirmed to local media that Sundheim was a life-long congregant and staffer.

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“There are no words sufficient to express the depth of our grief for Jacki’s death and sympathy for her family and loved ones.”