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Multiple shootings, stabbings occur during 4th of July in NYC

ALBAWABA - Bloody night in New York City during the US's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence...
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Hindustan Times
· Jun 21, 2026
7 killed, dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in US' Chicago
Preliminary information shared by Chicago police indicates there have been at least two dozen shooting incidents since 5 pm on Friday.
Independent Journal Review
· Jun 24, 2026
Juneteenth Marred By Nationwide Violence
This year’s Juneteenth celebrations were marked by a series of violent incidents in cities across the country, from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and several places in between. Juneteenth commemorates June
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
8 people shot, including 4 kids, while watching NYC fireworks
Eight people, including four kids, were shot as they enjoyed a 4th of July night out to watch some fireworks in Brooklyn Saturday — leaving cops to rush to the scene and carry the young victims to safety in their arms, according to sources and video. The shots rang out at about 10:35 p.m. at []...Click to read more
Boston.com
· Jul 6, 2026
Shootings leave 2 dead, another 11 injured in Boston as councilors call for ‘public safety summit’
Five shootings across Boston Saturday night prompted calls for an increase in police staffing and a citywide summit. The post Shootings leave 2 dead, another 11 injured in Boston as councilors call for ‘public safety summit’ appeared first on Boston.com.
Investing.com
· Jul 5, 2026
At least eight shot, including four children, in New York, ABC News reports
At least eight shot, including four children, in New York, ABC News reports
DNyuz
· Jul 5, 2026
8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources
A horrifying holiday gun attack left eight people shot — including four children — when gunfire erupted as they were out to watch 4th of July fireworks near the waterfront in Brooklyn, police and sources said. The shots rang out at about 10:35 p.m. at 2930 W. 30th Street near Surf Ave in Coney Island, []
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Related coverage for "Multiple shootings, stabbings occur during 4th of July in NYC": Hindustan Times — 7 killed, dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in US' Chicago. Independent Journal Review — Juneteenth Marred By Nationwide Violence. Off The Press — 8 people shot, including 4 kids, while watching NYC fireworks. Boston.com — Shootings leave 2 dead, another 11 injured in Boston as councilors call for ‘public safety summit’. Investing.com — At least eight shot, including four children, in New York, ABC News reports. DNyuz — 8 shot, including 4 kids, while watching fireworks in Brooklyn: sources


