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Stephen Straus, an 88-year-old Jewish man, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2022, during the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. Stephen was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, known for his warmth, humor, and active lifestyle. He was a regular attendee of the parade, a tradition he cherished. On that fateful day, a gunman opened fire on the parade, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including Stephen, and injuring dozens more. The incident shocked the community and left a last ...Read More
Victim Details

Stephen Straus

Male

White / Caucasian

Highland-park

IL

2022-07-04

88

Stephen

Straus

12/15/2025