180 Dead in Hundreds of Shootings Over Fourth of July Weekend: Analysis

180 Dead in Hundreds of Shootings Over Fourth of July Weekend: Analysis
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes holds a news briefing at the site of a shooting in Fort Worth, Texas, early on July 4, 2021. Fort Worth Police Dept. via AP
Jack Phillips
Updated:

Well over 100 people were killed in hundreds of shootings across the United States over the Fourth of July weekend amid a surge in crimes and homicides in major metropolitan areas, according to an analysis.

Data provided by the Gun Violence Archive shows that more than 540 shootings occurred in a 72-hour period between Friday and Sunday, reported NPR. It also showed that at least 180 homicides were recorded.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
twitter
Related Topics