Fourth of July weekend marked by dozens of US deaths from gun violence
Summary
The Fourth of July weekend in the US saw many shootings, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries across different cities. These violent events included attacks during public gatherings, such as a soccer fan event in Los Angeles and parties in other states.Key Facts
- At least 43 people were killed by gun violence during the July 4th weekend.
- The Gun Violence Archive recorded over 6,600 gun-related deaths so far this year.
- There were at least 224 mass shootings in the US this year, defined as incidents with four or more people shot or injured.
- Four people were shot in Los Angeles after a Mexico soccer team loss; the victims included a woman and a boy.
- Two people died in a shooting in a crowd in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.
- In Austin, Texas, two people were fatally shot in a nightclub parking lot early Sunday morning.
- Three people were killed at different Independence Day block parties in Compton, California.
- US lawmakers have not passed new federal gun control laws despite ongoing high rates of gun violence.
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