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Stephen Strauss

Case from Highland Park, IL dated Jul 04, 2022

Victim Details

Stephen Strauss

Male

White / Caucasian

Highland Park

IL

2022-7-4

88

Stephen

Strauss

07/19/2026

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Stephen Straus, an 88-year-old white male from Highland Park, Illinois, was tragically killed on July 4, 2022, during a mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Stephen was known for his warmth, humor, and zest for life. He was a financial adviser who continued to commute daily from Highland Park to his office in downtown Chicago, even at his advanced age. His family described him as curious, playful, and deeply engaged with the world ...
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