Image:Irina and Kevin McCarthy, 35 and 37 respectively

"In the aftermath of the Highland Park, IL shootings on July 4, the North Shore community rallied to help a boy who we knew nothing about. We took him to safety under tragic circumstances, came together to locate his grandparents, and prayed for the safety of his family," Ms Colon wrote.

"Sadly, I need to share his name…Aiden McCarthy. And he needs more of our help.

"His parents Irina & Kevin were killed during the July 4 shooting. At two years old, Aiden is left in the unthinkable position; to grow up without his parents.

"Aiden will be cared for by his loving family and he will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows.

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"On behalf of his family, and with their permission, I am establishing this fundraiser to support him and the caregivers who will be tasked with raising, caring for, and supporting Aiden as he and his support system embark on this unexpected journey."

The shooting victims

Image:Katherine Goldstein, 64

Image:Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78

Image:Stephen Straus, 88

Image:Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63

Suspect Robert E Crimo III was arrested hours after the attack and [color=var(--link-color)]charged with seven counts of first degree murder.

The 21-year-old said to have planned his attack for several weeks ad is alleged to have climbed a fire escape ladder onto the roof of a business before firing more than 70 rounds into the crowd with a high-powered AR-15-style assault rifle.

Image:Suspect Robert E Crimo III in the back of a police van following his arrest

Police said he [color=var(--link-color)]dressed in women's clothing to hide his facial tattoos and to blend in as he escaped the scene.

Irina and Kevin McCarthy, 35 and 37 respectively
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Irina and Kevin McCarthy, 35 and 37 respectively
"In the aftermath of the Highland Park, IL shootings on July 4, the North Shore community rallied to help a boy who we knew nothing about. We took him to safety under tragic circumstances, came together to locate his grandparents, and prayed for the safety of his family," Ms Colon wrote.

"Sadly, I need to share his name…Aiden McCarthy. And he needs more of our help.

"His parents Irina & Kevin were killed during the July 4 shooting. At two years old, Aiden is left in the unthinkable position; to grow up without his parents.

"Aiden will be cared for by his loving family and he will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and ultimately navigate life as an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family that will embrace him with love, and any means available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows.

Robert (Bob) E. Crimo III, a person of interest in the mass shooting that took place at a Fourth of July parade route in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, U.S. is seen in this still image obtained from a social media video. Robert Crimo/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
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"On behalf of his family, and with their permission, I am establishing this fundraiser to support him and the caregivers who will be tasked with raising, caring for, and supporting Aiden as he and his support system embark on this unexpected journey."

The shooting victims

Katherine Goldstein, 64
Image:
Katherine Goldstein, 64
Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78
Image:
Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, 78
Stephen Straus, 88
Image:
Stephen Straus, 88
Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63
Image:
Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63
Suspect Robert E Crimo III was arrested hours after the attack and charged with seven counts of first degree murder.

The 21-year-old said to have planned his attack for several weeks ad is alleged to have climbed a fire escape ladder onto the roof of a business before firing more than 70 rounds into the crowd with a high-powered AR-15-style assault rifle.

Suspect Robert E Crimo III in the back of a police van following his arrest
Image:
Suspect Robert E Crimo III in the back of a police van following his arrest
Police said he dressed in women's clothing to hide his facial tattoos and to blend in as he escaped the scene.