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Lazy Reader's Summary:
In just the past 3 days, America has witnessed at least 5 mass shootings, leaving 5 dead and over 40 injured. From Philly to Chicago, violence continues to shake cities coast to coast while investigations remain open and communities try to make sense of the chaos.
While folks were firing up the grill and watching fireworks, gunfire broke out in cities across the country. Here's a breakdown of what happened.
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CHICAGO, IL — July 2
A drive-by shooting happened outside Artis Restaurant & Lounge during an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz in River North.
🔫 Casualties: 4 killed, 14 injured
📍 Status: No suspects in custody. Multiple shell casings recovered.
📎 Source: CBS Chicago
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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, PA — July 5
At around 3:50 a.m., a shooting broke out at 7 Elements Restaurant Bar & Lounge near South 11th Street.
🔫 Casualties: 8–11 shot, including a woman and a security guard who were critically wounded
📍 Status: No arrests. Surveillance footage under review.
📎 Source: 6ABC Philadelphia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 3
A 19-year-old UMass intern was walking near 7th & M Streets when shots were fired from a car.
🔫 Casualties: 1 dead, 2 injured
📍 Status: Active investigation.
📎 Source: Wikipedia
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SAVANNAH, GA — July 2
Gunfire erupted inside Oglethorpe Mall, wounding multiple victims including a minor.
🔫 Casualties: 3 injured
📍 Status: Victims hospitalized. No suspects named yet.
📎 Source: People.com
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ALBANY, NY — July 4–5
Gunfire and flare guns were reported near Empire State Plaza. A building caught fire during the chaos.
🔫 Casualties: 10 injured
📍 Status: Under joint investigation by fire and police officials.
📎 Source: Times Union
Sources Cited:
CBS Chicago: ↪
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6ABC Philadelphia: ↪
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People.com: ↪
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Times Union: ↪
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Wikipedia: ↪
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