All articles tagged with #block party
Newly released 911 recordings from a Fourth of July block party in North Charleston describe residents warning of armed teens, gunfire and a crowd of about 500 as officers attempted to disperse the gathering; several officers were assaulted, multiple firearms including what police described as a machine gun were recovered, and six people — four juveniles among them — have been charged as the investigation continues.
A city-permitted Fourth of July block party in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood erupted in gunfire, leading to the recovery of a machine gun and a makeshift spear. Six people—four juveniles and two adults—were charged. The juveniles face counts including third-degree assault by mob, assault on a police officer while resisting arrest, resisting arrest, and possession of a machine gun. 19-year-old Giovanni Mekhi Sincere Campbell is charged with possession of a machine gun, and 18-year-old Sa’Myā Adriana Collette Weaver with breach of peace and assault on a police officer while resisting arrest. The identities of the juveniles were not released, and investigators say more arrests could follow; no civilians reported injuries, and multiple agencies assisted in the response.
Thousands gathered in downtown Minneapolis for a free Prince Celebration 2026 block party featuring a 100-voice choir, puppets and a Prince mural, with attendees singing hits to honor Prince’s legacy as part of multi-day birthday tributes; the event drew inspiration from the Estonian Song Festival and included lyrics on screens to welcome all ages.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his diverse Inaugural Committee for his swearing-in event on January 1, featuring notable figures like Cynthia Nixon and Colson Whitehead, with a public, RSVP-only block party to follow.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will celebrate his inauguration with a block party along Broadway in the Canyon of Heroes on January 1, featuring music, performances, and speeches, marking a festive start to his term and emphasizing unity and community engagement.
A shooting at a neighborhood block party in Rock Hill, South Carolina, left two people dead and others wounded. Witnesses described the scene as a "war zone" when individuals in ski masks began firing. A 44-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man were killed, while others were injured. No motive has been identified, and no arrests have been made.
The Philadelphia Phillies have unveiled their City Connect uniforms, becoming the first of nine MLB teams to do so this season, with the tag "Unapologetically Philly" and a design that captures the spirit of the city. The team will host a block party to celebrate the launch, featuring special appearances and a watch party for the Phillies-Nationals game, where the jerseys will be worn for the first time.
Seven people were shot, one fatally, during a block party in Philadelphia's Parkside section. The shooting, which involved at least 38 shots, resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man. The victims, including two 20-year-old women, two 21-year-old women, a 47-year-old man, and a 51-year-old woman, were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unknown. This incident follows another shooting on the same block a few days prior.
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a hip-hop block party on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The event took place outside the building where hip-hop is said to have been born, and it was part of the 5X5 Block Party series in partnership with ItsAllBlackMusic. Hip-hop lovers gathered to celebrate the cultural contribution of the genre.
One person was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at a block party in Wadesboro, North Carolina. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of a convenience store, with bullets hitting several cars. The victims, whose identities have not been released, were taken to the hospital, with two in critical condition. The State Bureau of Investigations and other agencies are assisting in the investigation.
Baltimore police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with a mass shooting at a block party over the July 4th weekend that left two people dead and 28 others injured. The teenager has been charged with various offenses, including possession of a firearm by a minor and assault weapon possession. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging residents to come forward with any information. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed frustration with the continued gun violence in the state.
A 14-year-old boy was killed and six others were wounded in a mass shooting at a block party in Salisbury, Maryland. The victims were taken to the hospital, with the boy succumbing to his injuries. The other victims are expected to survive. The incident is under active investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Three people are dead and at least six are injured after a shooting at a block party in Shreveport, Louisiana, on the Fourth of July. Police had difficulty reaching the victims due to the large number of vehicles at the scene. The incident is under investigation.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting at a block party in Indianapolis. The incident occurred after a disturbance erupted, and shots were fired. The victims include a deceased female and two adult males in stable condition. The incidents at two hospitals are believed to be related to the scene of the block party. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Baltimore investigators are searching for multiple suspects in a mass shooting that occurred during an annual neighborhood block party, killing two people and injuring 28 others, most of whom were teenagers. The shooting took place in the south Baltimore neighborhood of Brooklyn, and officials are urging community members to come forward with any information or video footage that may assist in the investigation. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and investigators are determining whether the victims were targeted or shot indiscriminately. This tragic incident adds to the growing number of mass shootings in the US, with over 330 recorded in 2023.