Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park, Illinois, was killed on July 4, 2022, during the mass shooting at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade. She and her husband, Kevin McCarthy, 37, were among seven people fatally shot while attending the parade with their 2-year-old son, Aiden. Kevin shielded Aiden from the bullets; both parents died of their injuries. The child was found bloodied and alone and was later reunited with his grandparents.

The shooter, identified as Robert E. Crimo III, 21, was arrested the same day after a brief manhunt and charged with seven counts of first-degree murder and other offenses. Investigators say he fired more than 70 rounds from a rooftop after legally purchasing the firearms and that the attack had been planned for several weeks. Victims’ families, including the McCarthys, have filed lawsuits against Crimo, his parents, and the gun manufacturer alleging negligence.

Irina is remembered by friends and family as warm, kind, and devoted to her family. Does anyone have memories of Irina or information that could help fill in the picture of her life and legacy?