Over the three-day Independence Day celebration in the United States… (независимость · сша · стрельба)
Over the three-day Independence Day celebration in the United States on July 4, 100 people were killed and 340 injured in gun-related incidents, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The event also saw a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge and a fireworks display that struck a Delta Air Lines plane during landing at Chicago Midway Airport.
Consensus
- 100 people were killed in gun-related incidents over the three-day Independence Day celebration in the United States.
- 340 people were injured in gun-related incidents during the same period.
- The Gun Violence Archive reported that there were 20 mass shootings during the holiday weekend.
- The data provided by the Gun Violence Archive is preliminary and may be updated later.
- Independence Day in the United States is traditionally celebrated on July 4 with large public events.
Points of divergence
- A fire occurred on the Brooklyn Bridge after fireworks were launched during Independence Day celebrations, initially mistaken for part of a show but later feared as an explosion; all fires were extinguished within about one minute. — vm
- The Independence Day fireworks display in Chicago struck a Delta Air Lines plane during its landing approach at Chicago Midway Airport. — vm
- 90% of events planned for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence were canceled by authorities. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Gun incidents on US Independence Day claimed 100 lives — Вечерняя Москва
- US Independence Day celebrations ended in a hundred shootings — Вести