A list of recent high-profile shootings in the US

The latest high-profile shooting in the United States happened on July Fourth, when a gunman opened fire on parade-goers in a Chicago suburb. Here are some other notable episodes of gun violence in recent weeks

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

At least two people died and another was hospitalized on June 16 after a shooting at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in a Birmingham suburb. Police said a suspect is in custody.

Duncanville, Texas

Police shot and killed a man who fired gunshots on June 13 at a Dallas-area gymnasium where at least 150 children were attending a day camp.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Three people died and 14 people were injured in a shooting on June 5 in front of a restaurant. Three people have been arrested.

Philadelphia

Three people died and 11 others were injured on June 4 on a busy block in Philadelphia. It happened during a melee that began with a fistfight and was followed by random gunfire. Moreover, two men are in custody. Other people have also been arrested in connection with the melee.

Other shooting incidents

Dayton, Ohio

A jail inmate being treated at a hospital shot and killed a security guard on June 1. The man pointed the weapon at others and killed himself in a parking lot.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

A gunman killed his surgeon and three other people at a medical office on June 1. The gunman killed himself as police arrived.

Uvalde, Texas

An 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School on May 24. It is the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade. Moreover, more than 15 other people were wounded. Law enforcement killed the attacker.

Chicago

A shooting killed two people and injured seven others on May 19 just blocks from the Magnificent Mile shopping district. Two men have been charged.

Laguna Woods, California

One person was killed and five others injured on May 15 after a man opened fire on Taiwanese parishioners in Southern California. Being that, authorities have said the gunman was motivated by hatred for Taiwan. He has been charged with murder and other counts.

Buffalo, New York

A white gunman opened fire on May 14 at a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Being that, he killed 10 people and injured others. He has been charged with federal hate crimes that could carry the death penalty if he is convicted.

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