Nicolas Toledo, a grandfather and Jacki Sundheim, a devout synagogue member were among the seven people killed in the July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
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According to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek, five people died at the scene and one died later at a hospital. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced the seventh death on Tuesday, July 5 afternoon.
Jacki Sundheim was a lifelong member of the North Shore Congregation Israel. The Synagogue praised the “tireless dedication” of Jacki who was also a former preschool teacher.
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Alejo Toledo, Nicolas Toledo’s son, confirmed to NBC News that his father was a victim of the shooting.
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Toledo, 78, had initially refused to attend the parade, according to one of his granddaughters, but family members persuaded him to go because his disabilities required him to be accompanied full-time.
The rest of the victims are; 64-year-old Katherine Goldstein of Highland Park, 35-year-old Irina McCarthy of Highland Park, 37-year-old Kevin McCarthy of Highland Park and 88-year-old Stephen Straus of Highland Park
The identity of the seventh victim has not been revealed. Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli stated on Tuesday, July 6 that no children had died.
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