Gofundme for toddler orphaned in Chicago shooting raises nearly $2m

A fundraiser set up to support an orphaned Jewish toddler in the wake of the Highland Park shooting has raised nearly $2m.

Aiden McCarthy and his parents Irina and Kevin attended the annual Highland Park Independence Day parade on Monday. Shortly after news of the attack broke, a picture of Aiden alone went viral amid calls for information as to the whereabouts of his parents.

Yesterday, it was confirmed by police and relatives close to the family that both his parents were killed in the incident.

Remember this little boy found wandering alone after #HighlandPark parade? We’ve just found out why… both his parents were killed💔

A fundraiser has been started for Irina and Kevin McCarthy’s 2-yo son Aiden as he grows up without them

Link: https://t.co/qKc4mOVX2t @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/7fxYE3OoS4