Highland Park

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, reversing a lower court's ruling that found the law unconstitutional. The decision, in a 2-1 ruling, affirmed the law's compliance with the Second Amendment and its role in addressing gun violence. The law, enacted after a 2022 Highland Park parade shooting, faces opposition from gun rights groups seeking Supreme Court review.

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois's ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning a lower court's ruling that deemed the law unconstitutional. The 2-1 decision affirmed the law's compliance with the Second Amendment, citing its alignment with firearm regulation traditions and evidence linking assault weapons to mass shooting severity. The law, enacted in 2023, prohibits AR-15 rifles, large-capacity magazines, and related attachments following a 2022 Highland Park parade shooting.

A 39-year-old Detroit man employed at a funeral home was arrested after allegedly shooting the mother of his children during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred around midnight in Highland Park, with the victim sustaining non-life threatening injuries. The suspect claims self-defense and faces seven charges, including assault with intent to murder and domestic violence.

A Detroit man was convicted of first-degree murder for killing two men in a Pontiac apartment after losing $80 in a dice game. The jury also found him guilty of firearm-related charges, and his sentencing is scheduled for August 3.

A 10-year-old Highland Park boy raised money for school shooting victims in Texas by singing outside a concert at the United Center. His act of support aimed to assist families affected by the Uvalde school shooting.

A new Austin-based sushi restaurant is opening in Highland Park this week, taking over the former Tulum space. The article notes the previous tenant's vacancy has been filled.

Highland Park police are investigating a stolen vehicle chase that led to a crash in Detroit, resulting in injuries to two uninvolved motorists. Suspects fled on foot and in a vehicle after a Black man armed with a semi-automatic pistol exited the stolen car. The crash investigation has been transferred to the Detroit Police Department.

Los Angeles police responded to a report of at least two people bitten by a large white dog, possibly a husky, in Highland Park on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at 1:02 p.m. in the 5100 block of Buchanan Street, with the Los Angeles Fire Department also involved in the response.

Brendan Tyrell Wilson, a Highland Park man, was sentenced to 14-25 years in prison for a 2024 home invasion in Center Line involving an AK-style weapon, a police car crash, and gunfire at an officer. He pleaded no contest to charges including assault with intent to murder and possession of a prohibited firearm.

Oscar Vallejo, 31, is the prime suspect in a violent kidnapping and rape case in Queens' Highland Park. Police allege he attacked a woman on May 30 after approaching her on a scooter in Brooklyn and transporting her to the park, where he sexually assaulted her. Vallejo, linked to the crime via fingerprints from prior convictions for forcible touching, was arrested on June 11 and charged with rape, kidnapping, and assault. Authorities urge potential victims to contact the NYPD.

The Goldfish at Sticky Rice, a Thai-inspired cocktail bar in Highland Park, has temporarily closed due to health code violations citing a vermin infestation. The closure was enforced by the Los Angeles County Health Department on May 13. The bar is known for serving Thai street food-inspired fare.

A man believed to be about 60 years old was struck and killed by a Metro train in Los Angeles' Highland Park neighborhood on Thursday morning. The incident occurred near North Avenue 61 and Figueroa Street around 7:15 a.m. First responders were sent to the scene.