Independence Weekend Marred by Nationwide Gun Violence Surge
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A Fourth of July weekend across the United States was marred by gun violence, with at least 43 people killed and many more wounded in shootings from Los Angeles to South Carolina, Texas and Mississippi. Notable incidents included four people shot at a Los Angeles gathering of Mexico World Cup fans; the Gun Violence Archive tallies 6,604 gun deaths in 2024 and about 224 mass shootings so far this year. The pattern fuels ongoing calls for federal gun restrictions, though Congress has yet to act, and studies suggest holiday periods may see higher violence rates.
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