Irina McCarthy, 35, and husband Kevin McCarthy, 37, were at the parade with their baby Aiden when a gunman dressed as a woman opened fire during July 4 celebrations, turning the typical joyous event into a nightmare drenched in blood, officials said. Remember this little boy found wandering alone after #HighlandPark parade? We’ve just found out why… both his parents were killedA fundraiser has been started for Irina and Kevin McCarthy’s 2-yo son Aiden as he grows up without them @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/dQ2FuSrnbs — Kelly Sweeney☮️ (@KellySweeneyme) July 5, 2022 The couple were among seven innocent people shot during the chaos. According to the Daily Beast, his son was discovered under the body of his fatally injured father by a fleeing passerby. "My friend gave me this baby and told me it was under this dad who was shot in the leg," recalls Lauren Silva, 38. "They were trying to stop the bleeding, so I put the boy in the garage." "He kept asking if mom and dad would be back soon," she said. A GoFundMe page has now been created in honor of Irina's friends' son. “After the July 4 shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, the North Shore community came together to help a boy we didn't know. We brought him to safety in tragic circumstances, came together to find his grandparents and prayed for his family's safety," the fundraiser reads. "Sadly, I have to say his name...Aiden McCarthy. And he needs more of our help. His parents Irina and Kevin were killed in the July 4 shooting. At the age of two, Aiden is in an unthinkable position; growing up without his parents". The baby is currently being cared for by Irina's parents, Misha and Nina Levberg, the fundraiser said. “He will have a long way to go to heal, find stability and finally master the life of an orphan. He is surrounded by a community of friends and extended family who will embrace him with love and all the resources available to ensure he has everything he needs as he grows. explained GoFundMe. "On behalf of his family and with their permission, I am organizing this fundraiser to support him and the caregivers responsible for raising, caring for and supporting Aiden as he and his support system embark on this unexpected journey. ." Angela Vella, a friend of Irina's, wrote on Facebook that her "stomach was tight". "I can't believe this happened. Irina was such a funny person with a real soul. I have so many great memories with her," Vella wrote. "My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his adorable baby. If you can donate, please do so. I am still shocked and incredibly hurt by his death, as well as the rest of the tragedy in his life. together. " Read the full article