Over the Fourth of July weekend, cities across the United States were gripped by gun violence, from Chicago to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Fort Worth, Texas.&nbsp;

According to data published by the Gun Violence Archive, at least 150 people were killed by gun violence in more than 400 shootings around the United States over the Fourth of July weekend, as major cities across the country grapple with a spike in violent crime.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/14-killed-more-than-90-shot-over-4th-of-july-weekend-in-chicago-396100">Also read: 14 killed, more than 90 shot, over 4th of July weekend in Chicago&nbsp;</a> 
 
There were 400 shootings in the US from July 3 to the evening of July 5, including 18 mass shootings.&nbsp;

The data, which includes the number of shooting incidents and gun violence victims nationwide from Friday to Sunday, is still being reviewed and will be updated.&nbsp;

The spike was a dark reminder that as normal life resumes, so too does gun violence.

In the 15 months since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic and offices, schools, and movie theatres closed their doors, the number of mass shootings had temporarily decreased.

Several mass shootings occurred over the holiday weekend.

A mass shooting in the United States is defined as an incident in which four or more individuals are killed or injured by gunfire, excluding the gunman.&nbsp;

Experts warn that as long as weapons designed to kill people swiftly and in huge numbers are freely available, mass shootings will be more common.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Over the Fourth of July weekend, cities across the United States were gripped by gun violence, from Chicago to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Fort Worth, Texas. According to data published by the Gun Violence Archive, at least 150 people were killed by gun violence in more than 400 shootings around the United States over the Fourth of July weekend, as major cities across the country grapple with a spike in violent crime.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, cities across the United States were gripped by gun violence, from Chicago to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Fort Worth, Texas. According to data published by the Gun Violence Archive, at least 150 people were killed by gun violence in more than 400 shootings around the United States over the Fourth of July weekend, as major cities across the country grapple with a spike in violent crime. Also read: 14 killed, more than 90 shot, over 4th of July weekend in Chicago There were 400 shootings in the US from July 3 to the evening of July 5, including 18 mass shootings. The data, which includes the number of shooting incidents and gun violence victims nationwide from Friday to Sunday, is still being reviewed and will be updated. The spike was a dark reminder that as normal life resumes, so too does gun violence. In the 15 months since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic and offices, schools, and movie theatres closed their doors, the number of mass shootings had temporarily decreased. Several mass shootings occurred over the holiday weekend. A mass shooting in the United States is defined as an incident in which four or more individuals are killed or injured by gunfire, excluding the gunman. Experts warn that as long as weapons designed to kill people swiftly and in huge numbers are freely available, mass shootings will be more common. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 150 people died in shootings across the US over Fourth of July weekend

Despite a highly reported effort by Chicago police to curb violence over the Fourth of July weekend, more than 90 people were shot, 14 of them fatally.

Two little girls, aged 6 and 5, and two Chicago police officers who were breaking up a big crowd that had formed on the city's Far West Side were among those shot since Friday.&nbsp;

Bullets have struck six children in total over the weekend.

"We’ve seen too many times tragically someone else was being targeted and the innocent child is struck," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said during a press conference Monday while checking on the conditions of his officers, a commander and sergeant, who were both wounded by gunfire.&nbsp;

The holiday weekend violence follows increased media and police attention to a problem that has plagued Chicago all year, with the nation's third-largest city on track to have more murders than the 774 recorded in 2020 — Chicago's second deadliest year in the last two decades and more than New York and Los Angeles combined.&nbsp;

The rise in Chicago gun violence has many in the community pointing the finger at the city’s top cop.&nbsp;

Some community activists are demanding Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown's resignation or firing due to the high amount of gun violence in the city.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Despite a highly reported effort by Chicago police to curb violence over the Fourth of July weekend, more than 90 people were shot, 14 of them fatally. Two little girls, aged 6 and 5, and two Chicago police officers who were breaking up a big crowd that had formed on the city's Far West Side were among those shot since Friday.

Despite a highly reported effort by Chicago police to curb violence over the Fourth of July weekend, more than 90 people were shot, 14 of them fatally. Two little girls, aged 6 and 5, and two Chicago police officers who were breaking up a big crowd that had formed on the city's Far West Side were among those shot since Friday. Bullets have struck six children in total over the weekend. "We’ve seen too many times tragically someone else was being targeted and the innocent child is struck," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said during a press conference Monday while checking on the conditions of his officers, a commander and sergeant, who were both wounded by gunfire. The holiday weekend violence follows increased media and police attention to a problem that has plagued Chicago all year, with the nation's third-largest city on track to have more murders than the 774 recorded in 2020 — Chicago's second deadliest year in the last two decades and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. The rise in Chicago gun violence has many in the community pointing the finger at the city’s top cop. Some community activists are demanding Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown's resignation or firing due to the high amount of gun violence in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

14 killed, more than 90 shot, over 4th of July weekend in Chicago 

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At least 150 people died in shootings across the US over Fourth of July weekend

14 killed, more than 90 shot, over 4th of July weekend in Chicago