Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, was shot during the Highland Park Independence Day parade in Illinois on July 4, 2022, and died two days later at Evanston Hospital. He was struck once in the arm and once in the head while attending the parade with his family. The attack was part of a mass shooting that killed seven people and wounded at least 39 others.

Uvaldo had immigrated from Mexico at age 15 and worked for about 50 years to support his wife Maria, four daughters, 13 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Authorities arrested 23-year-old Robert E. Bobby Crimo III and charged him with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder; he allegedly used a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle. Crimo has expressed willingness to plead guilty and accept life in prison rather than go to trial. The Uvaldo family and other survivors have filed a lawsuit against Smith & Wesson, certain gun retailers, and Crimo’s father, alleging negligent marketing and facilitation in obtaining the firearm.

Did anyone who knew Eduardo or his family attend the parade that day and has details to share?