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How many mass shooting incidents did the US see on July 4th, 2022?

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How many mass shooting incidents did the US see on July 4th, 2022?

At least five incidents of mass shootings – with four or more persons shot at one location – occurred in the US on July 4th, 2022. The deadliest was in Highland Park, Illinois, where seven people were killed, and 30 others were wounded at an Independence Day parade.

Were There More Incidents?

In Sacramento, a shooting outside a nightclub killed one and injured four. 13 were injured in other mass shootings in Boston, Kansas City, and Chicago.

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