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Little boy found wandering alone in Highland park (Original Post)
Cattledog
Jul 2022
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mopinko
(70,112 posts)1. ffs. this must end. we cant live like this.
PXR-5
(522 posts)2. Is this story real?
Last edited Tue Jul 5, 2022, 07:56 PM - Edit history (1)
I have watched the news tonight, also read CNN and NYTs, no mention yet.
Do we have another source?
EDIT: just saw this now on CNN, just heart breaking!!!!!
Thtwudbeme
(7,737 posts)3. Yes, it is very real
Not sure why you would doubt this one
11 Bravo
(23,926 posts)5. Heartbreakingly real.
summer_in_TX
(2,738 posts)4. Here's a link to one of many articles.
https://www.insider.com/toddler-orphaned-after-parents-killed-in-highland-park-mass-shooting-2022-7
The GoFundMe to help him has topped $700K so far.
The GoFundMe to help him has topped $700K so far.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)6. Poor baby. Reportedly his grandparents were identified and contacted. nt
lpbk2713
(42,757 posts)7. Here's another source for confirmation.
Link: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/05/us/victims-highland-park-illinois-shooting-fourth-of-july/index.html
And here's the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/irina-and-kevin-mccarthy
I don't have the words to describe the mass murderer adequately.
global1
(25,251 posts)8. I'm Just Heartbroken About This Poor Boy....
I wish I was younger and married - I'd try and adopt him and give him a good life.
What a sad, sad story.
mitch96
(13,905 posts)9. This news just tears me up...nt