Spike in Violence Leaves Dozens Dead or Injured Over Holiday Weekend

At least 22 were injured and one killed at a Juneteenth celebration in suburban Chicago when an unknown number of suspects opened fire into a crowd.
Six teenagers were shot in Milwaukee after a Juneteenth celebration, stemming from a fight between multiple young females.
Shootings occurred in at least seven states over the weekend, resulting in dozens of injuries and over a dozen deaths.
Experts note an increase in mass shootings and violence over the past several years that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The shootings occurred in cities and rural areas alike and followed no discernible pattern, highlighting the pervasiveness of gun violence in America.