A verified GoFundMe campaign for a 2-year-old boy who lost both of his parents to gun violence on Monday has raised more than one million dollars. Seven people were murdered and dozens were injured at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
Over 30,000 people have donated to the campaign so far, with the top donation currently sitting at $18,000. One person wrote that it was very heartbreaking, still remember the baby shower two years ago. You will be surrounded by a lot of love.
The McCarthys were watching the parade with their son when a masked man opened fire. The parents of the boy were killed in the gunfire, though a motive hasn't been established and it's not clear if they were targeted for any particular reason or just unlucky.
People shared his photo on social media because he was found alone after the shooting. He was picked up by a person who was said to be in shock.
Aiden will be cared for by his loving family and he will have a long road ahead to heal, find stability, and eventually navigate life as an orphan, according to the organizers of the campaign.
He is surrounded by a community of friends and family that will love him and support him as he grows.
Crowds fled when they believed they were in danger from gun violence on the 4th. Two police officers in Philadelphia were injured in gunfire. Large groups of people ran out of fear of being shot at at the fireworks display in Washington.
The victims of the Highland Park massacre are looking for help with medical bills, therapy, and funeral expenses, so they have set up a landing page with all of the verified funds.
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