Mass shootings have been synonymous with Independence Day during the previous decade. This day has the most such instances every year, five on average. Northeastern University researcher James Alan Fox found over 50 July Fourth shootings with four or more victims in the Gun Violence Archive.
Highland Park, Illinois, saw a horrific Independence Day catastrophe last year. A rooftop shooter killed seven people and wounded almost 50 during a Fourth of July parade. The community planned a somber march on Tuesday in memory of this tragedy.
The holiday comes amid rising gun violence in the country. The coronavirus epidemic caused unprecedented violence. USA TODAY/Suffolk University reported that 70% of Americans think crime is “out of control” in the US.
While firearm homicides may be declining, mass shootings and mass killings are rising, alarming academics. In numerous places, gunshots on school grounds, armed robberies, carjackings, and road rage have increased. These alarming developments underscore the necessity for effective gun violence prevention and public safety measures.
